1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 345 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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 275 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 275 | Escort |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3285 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 101 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 63 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |