1968 Bizzarrini Manta vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1968 Bizzarrini Manta and 1968 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Bizzarrini Manta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (350 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta 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, 1968 Bizzarrini Manta (511 Nm) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm). This means 1968 Bizzarrini Manta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Bizzarrini Manta | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Ford |
| Model | Manta | Escort |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 511 Nm | 67 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
