1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 vs. 1973 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 and 1973 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (380 HP) has 284 more horse power than 1973 Ford Escort. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 719 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (434 Nm) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ford Escort. (148 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | 1973 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 365 GT4 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
