1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1984 Ford Escort
To start off, 1984 Ford Escort is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1984 Ford Escort. (78 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Escort.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Escort. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1984 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 78 HP |
| Torque | 412 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
