1977 Ford Cortina vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (217 HP) has 131 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 944 weights approximately 303 kg more than 1977 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, 1989 Porsche 944 (330 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Cortina | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 944 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 217 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 330 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1413 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |