2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2011 Ford Escape
To start off, 2011 Ford Escape is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 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 268 more horse power than 2011 Ford Escape. (177 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Escape weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Escape. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2011 Ford Escape | |
| Make | Porsche | Ford |
| Model | 911 | Escape |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3605 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 445 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1664 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4437 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2619 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
