1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 1987 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1987 Ferrari F40 and 1987 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1987 Ford Escort. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Escort.
Because 1987 Ferrari F40 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 1987 Ferrari F40. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Escort. (109 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Ferrari F40 | 1987 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Escort |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1392 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 472 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 575 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.5 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |