1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast 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 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Superfast | Escort |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 41 L |
