1975 Ford Escort vs. 1997 Porsche 993
To start off, 1997 Porsche 993 is newer by 22 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 993 weights approximately 500 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, 1997 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 1997 Porsche 993 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 993 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1997 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 341 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2280 mm |