1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1990 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Ford Escort is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1990 Ford Escort. (59 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Escort weights approximately 385 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Because 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa 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 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Escort, 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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1990 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
