1958 Ford Escort vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (381 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 603 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Porsche 911 (385 Nm) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford Escort | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1958 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 31 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 385 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 63.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 89 L |