1975 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 30 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), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (325 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (40 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 650 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 370 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |