1980 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1980 Ferrari 400 and 1980 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 263 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (43 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 927 kg more than 1980 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (71 Nm). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Escort |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 71 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 53.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 903 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 45 L |