1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1970 Ford Escort is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 260 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Escort |
Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 41 L |