1972 Ford Escort vs. 1976 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1976 Maserati Bora is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,899 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Maserati Bora weights approximately 540 kg more than 1972 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Ford Escort | 1976 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Escort | Bora |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4899 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1440 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 |
