1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2013 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 45 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 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
Because 2013 Porsche Cayenne is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Cayenne will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Cayenne (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 2013 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 67 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Top Speed | 125 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4846 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2154 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2895 mm |
