1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1986 Porsche 944
To start off, 1986 Porsche 944 is newer by 10 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 944 weights approximately 310 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, 1986 Porsche 944 (196 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1986 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 944 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |