1968 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Porsche 911
To start off, 2006 Porsche 911 is newer by 38 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche 911 (376 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche 911 weights approximately 590 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, 2006 Porsche 911 (385 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 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 | 2006 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 76.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 306 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 | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 89 L |