1976 Ford Cortina vs. 1995 Porsche 993
To start off, 1995 Porsche 993 is newer by 19 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 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Cortina | 1995 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 993 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 73 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |