1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (44 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort.
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 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (67 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Ferrari 550 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Escort |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 485 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 67 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 125 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 41 L |