1996 Ford Escort vs. 1995 Porsche 911

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 911 (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 911 weights approximately 109 kg more than 1996 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1995 Porsche 911 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 1995 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1995 Porsche 911 (355 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.

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