1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 924 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Porsche 924 (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 924 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 924 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |