1976 Ford Escort vs. 1958 Porsche 356
To start off, 1976 Ford Escort is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Escort weights approximately 55 kg more than 1958 Porsche 356.
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, 1958 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1958 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 356 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 52 L |