1959 Ford Escort vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1959 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Escort.
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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ford Escort | 2001 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1171 cc | 5500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
