2005 Ford Escort vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2005 Ford Escort and 2005 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2005 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 265 kg more than 2005 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Ford Escort. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Escort. (170 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Escort. 2005 Porsche 911 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Escort | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escort | 911 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1753 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
