1968 Ford Escort vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, 1991 Porsche 928 is newer by 23 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 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (82 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 725 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. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 928 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 158 km/hour | 319 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 76 L |
