1976 Ford Escort vs. 1998 Porsche 935
To start off, 1998 Porsche 935 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort would be higher. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 935 (276 HP) has 231 more horse power than 1976 Ford Escort. (45 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 935 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Escort.
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, 1998 Porsche 935 (310 Nm) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Escort. (60 Nm). This means 1998 Porsche 935 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Escort | 1998 Porsche 935 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 935 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1998 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 276 HP |
Torque | 60 Nm | 310 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |