2009 Ford Escape vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Ford Escape is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (444 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2009 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Porsche 911 weights approximately 624 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.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Escape. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 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 | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Escape | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 64 L |
