As the Yankees and Phillies prepare for the World Series, what better time to pit New York against Philadelphia. (Ogar — longtime Philadelphian, longer-time Yankee fan — this one’s for you.)

New York vs. Philadelphia

Famous Fare: Cheesecake vs. Cheesesteak

Famous Thoroughfare: Broadway vs. Broad Street

Musical Claim: Birthplace of Punk vs. Birthplace of Pink

Early ’90s Were: Crack-Addled vs. Kruk-Addled

Tourists Go To: Liberty Travel vs. Liberty Bell

To See Antiquity, Visit: The Met vs. The Vet

Icon Named For Rocky Character: Apollo Theater vs. Rocky Statue.