1978 Ford Escort vs. 1993 Porsche Boxster

To start off, 1993 Porsche Boxster is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche Boxster (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 525 kg more than 1978 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, 1993 Porsche Boxster (308 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.

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