1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (493 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 383 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 1099 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera 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 Panamera (700 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 555 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera 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 Panamera | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | Panamera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 303 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 871 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2920 mm |
