1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1972 Ford Escort. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 685 kg more than 1972 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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Escort. (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1972 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Escort |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2400 mm |
