1975 Ford Escort vs. 2007 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2007 Porsche Cayman is newer by 32 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 2,686 cc, 2007 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche Cayman (245 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche Cayman weights approximately 501 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, 2007 Porsche Cayman (273 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Escort | 2007 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | Cayman |
Year Released | 1975 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1845 cc | 2686 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 78 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 258 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2420 mm |