1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 724 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Escort weights approximately 365 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
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1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F1 156 | Escort |
Year Released | 1985 | 1980 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |