2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1970 Ford Escort

To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,585 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1970 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, 2000 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Ferrari 360 1970 Ford Escort
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 360 Escort
Year Released 2000 1970
Body Type Convertible Coupe
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 3585 cc 1599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 400 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 8250 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 373 Nm 148 Nm
Torque RPM 4750 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 85 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79 mm 77.6 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 293 km/hour 182 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 Weight 1450 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 4480 mm 3980 mm
Vehicle Width 1930 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2410 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 95 L 41 L


 

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