1975 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1975 Ford Escort and 1975 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 914 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1975 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 914 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |