1986 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1986 Ford Escort and 1986 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Porsche 928 (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1986 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Escort.
Because 1986 Porsche 928 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 1986 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Porsche 928 (439 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1986 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Ford Escort | 1986 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escort | 928 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1392 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 439 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 78.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |