2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 1970 Ford Escort
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 1970 Ford Escort. (120 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 860 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 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Escort. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 550 | 1970 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 550 | Escort |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 588 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 41 L |