1955 Ferrari 340 Spider vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider weights approximately 47 kg more than 1970 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1970 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 340 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1955 Ferrari 340 Spider | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 340 Spider | Escort |
Year Released | 1955 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 805 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |