1980 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2005 Porsche Boxster is newer by 25 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Boxster (237 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 392 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.
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, 2005 Porsche Boxster (270 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Escort | 2005 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 144 km/hour | 256 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 903 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
