1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1971 Ford Escort
To start off, 1971 Ford Escort is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 805 kg more than 1971 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 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort. 1971 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 1971 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Escort |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |