1975 Ferrari 208 vs. 1996 Ford Escort

To start off, 1996 Ford Escort is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 208 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1996 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Escort weights approximately 20 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 208.

Because 1975 Ferrari 208 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Ferrari 208. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Escort. (114 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Escort.

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