1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 529 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Escort |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1558 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 277 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 | 1400 kg | 871 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 87 L |
