1968 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 is newer by 27 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 HP) has 230 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 570 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (500 Nm) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 1995 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 968 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 101 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2410 mm |