1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,951 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 600 kg more than 1968 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTE | Escort |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2951 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 40 L |