1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin 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 Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Pinin | Escort |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 914 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2410 mm |
