1968 Ford Escort vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 41 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 3,387 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 550 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | Boxster |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 272 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 | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 64 L |