1954 Ferrari 625 F1 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 625 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Escort weights approximately 285 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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.
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1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 625 F1 | Escort |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 600 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |