1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 18 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), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (107 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1976 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina. 1976 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 1994 Porsche 993 has manual transmission. 1994 Porsche 993 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 993 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2590 mm |
