1990 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 15 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 985 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 412 GT | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
