1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 914 (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 84 kg more than 1973 Porsche 914.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Porsche 914 (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Porsche 914 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 914 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 61 L |