1970 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 43 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (395 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 614 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.
Because 1970 Ford Escort is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Escort. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 911 (441 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort. 2013 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Escort | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 301 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 851 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4491 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1978 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1292 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |