1977 Ford Cortina vs. 2011 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2011 Porsche Panamera is newer by 34 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 690 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, 2011 Porsche Panamera (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Cortina | 2011 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Cortina | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4968 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2918 mm |
