1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1968 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 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ferrari 308 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Escort |
Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 53.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |