2005 Ford Escape vs. 2007 Porsche 911
To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Escape. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Escape would be higher. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escape. (124 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escape. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escape | 2007 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1988 cc | 3824 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.8 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 67 L |
