1995 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 356 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Escort | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 911 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1142 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |
