1975 Ford Escort vs. 1989 Porsche 911
To start off, 1989 Porsche 911 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,385 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 911 (328 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 911 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1975 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, 1989 Porsche 911 (854 Nm) has 793 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (61 Nm). This means 1989 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford Escort | 1989 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 911 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 939 cc | 3385 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 328 HP |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 854 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1335 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
