1979 Ford Escort vs. 1968 Porsche 911
To start off, 1979 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1979 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, 1968 Porsche 911 (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Escort | 1968 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 911 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 939 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 45 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
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 | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 61 L |