1968 Ford Escort vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 1994 Maserati Ghibli is newer by 26 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Maserati Ghibli is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (302 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Maserati Ghibli should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Maserati Ghibli weights approximately 560 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, 1994 Maserati Ghibli (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (98 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Maserati Ghibli will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ford Escort | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2520 mm |
