1971 Ford Escort vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1975 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1971 Ford Escort. (38 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 620 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Escort. (68 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Escort | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Escort | Bora |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 4719 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 68 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1100 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2610 mm |