1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 675 more horse power than 1968 Ford Escort. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F50 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1968 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 F50 (520 Nm) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford Escort. (101 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | F50 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 63 mm |
| Top Speed | 376 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |
