1980 Ford Escort vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Porsche 944 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Escort | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 944 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1295 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2410 mm |