1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 31 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 267 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 2008 Porsche 911 (371 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | 911 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 371 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
