1970 Ford Escort vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (151 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 944 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 222 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 66 L |
