1968 Ford Escort vs. 1973 Porsche 917
To start off, 1973 Porsche 917 is newer by 5 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 4,994 cc, 1973 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 456 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 73 kg more than 1973 Porsche 917.
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, 1973 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 1973 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1973 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 917 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 798 kg |
