2001 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 2001 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1975 Ford Escort. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 760 kg more than 1975 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, 2001 Ferrari Maranello (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Escort. (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Escort. 1975 Ford Escort has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford Escort will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ferrari Maranello | 1975 Ford Escort | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | Maranello | Escort |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5473 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 478 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |