2009 Ford Escape vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Porsche 911 would be higher. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 911 (355 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 911 weights approximately 498 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 1992 Porsche 911 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 1992 Porsche 911. 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, 1992 Porsche 911 (520 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Escape | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| 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 | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 972 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 21 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 78 L |
