1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1975 Ford Escort

To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 696 kg more than 1975 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, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

1970 Ferrari 365 GT 1975 Ford Escort
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 GT Escort
Year Released 1970 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1845 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 317 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 363 Nm 163 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 81 mm 86.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71 mm 77.6 mm
Top Speed 245 km/hour 179 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1610 kg 914 kg
Vehicle Length 4960 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1600 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2410 mm


 

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