1957 Ford Escort vs. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (182 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1957 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 278 kg more than 1957 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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Escort | 1983 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1983 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 817 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
