1970 Ford Escort vs. 2006 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2006 Porsche Boxster is newer by 36 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 510 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, 2006 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2006 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 64 L |
