1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (64 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Escort weights approximately 191 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 41 L |
