2009 Ford Escape vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Porsche 930 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2009 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Porsche 930 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 1978 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Escape, 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, 1978 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape. 2009 Ford Escape has automatic transmission and 1978 Porsche 930 has manual transmission. 1978 Porsche 930 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Escape will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Escape | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Escape | 930 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 232 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |