1968 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 98 Nm | 854 Nm |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 330 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |