1985 Ford Escort vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, both 1985 Ford Escort and 1985 Porsche 944 were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 944 (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (132 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1985 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 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 1985 Porsche 944. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1985 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (180 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ford Escort | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 944 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
