1968 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Porsche 911
To start off, 1998 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 911 weights approximately 345 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, 1998 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 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 | 1998 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 537 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 310 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 Weight | 805 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 100 L |