1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1985 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1985 Ferrari 400 and 1985 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1985 Ford Escort. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Escort.
Because 1985 Ferrari 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 Ferrari 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Escort. (103 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1985 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
