1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1975 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. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ferrari 400 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Escort |
Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |