1970 Ford Escort vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,253 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 895 kg more than 1970 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, 2002 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Escort | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 79.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 90 L |
