1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (90 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 435 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1592 cc | 3594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 78 L |