1982 Ford Cortina vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1982 Ford Cortina. (60 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1982 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 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Cortina. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Cortina | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Cortina | 968 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 92 L |