1971 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, 1986 Porsche 928 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Porsche 928 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1971 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (430 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford Escort | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 928 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2510 mm |
