1968 Ford Escort vs. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo
To start off, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is newer by 45 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 4,691 cc, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo weights approximately 965 kg more 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, 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo (510 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Escort | 2013 Maserati Gran Turismo | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Escort | Gran Turismo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4691 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 84 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4933 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2056 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1343 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2942 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 86 L |