1996 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 391 more horse power than 1958 Ford Escort. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 753 kg more than 1958 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 TR | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4943 cc | 1172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 31 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 501 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2150 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2220 mm |
