1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1968 Ford Escort is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 690 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 145 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 | 1495 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 41 L |