1973 Ford Escort vs. 1959 Porsche 356
To start off, 1973 Ford Escort is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Escort (96 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ford Escort weights approximately 76 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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, 1973 Ford Escort (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1973 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Escort | 1959 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 356 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 838 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |
