1968 Ford Escort vs. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo
To start off, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (183 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo weights approximately 333 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, 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo (305 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (144 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1986 Maserati Bi Turbo | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Bi Turbo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1986 |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
