1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 400 is newer by 5 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), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 916 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 400 | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
