1957 Ford Escort vs. 1965 Porsche 356
To start off, 1965 Porsche 356 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,580 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Porsche 356 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1957 Ford Escort. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ford Escort | 1965 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 356 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 61 L |