1975 Ferrari 312 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 312 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 2,991 cc (12 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (98 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Escort weights approximately 201 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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:
| 1975 Ferrari 312 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 312 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 488 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
