1960 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1995 Ford Escort

To start off, 1995 Ford Escort is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1995 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1995 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1995 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1960 Ferrari 250 GT 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 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Escort.

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