1970 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 is newer by 15 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 540 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 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 | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 944 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2477 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |