1977 Ford Escort vs. 1970 Porsche 912
To start off, 1977 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1977 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Porsche 912 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1977 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.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Escort | 1970 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 912 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 937 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |