1968 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1970 Porsche 912 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 912 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 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:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 912 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
