2006 Ford Escape vs. 1987 Porsche 959
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Porsche 959. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Porsche 959 would be higher. At 2,849 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 959 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 959 (450 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 959 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 959 weights approximately 230 kg more than 2006 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, 1987 Porsche 959 (500 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 959 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1987 Porsche 959 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | 959 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2849 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 95.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 67 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
