2008 Ferrari 360 vs. 1958 Ford Escort
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford Escort would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 708 kg more than 1958 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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 302 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Escort. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ferrari 360 | 1958 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 360 | Escort |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 1172 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 31 HP |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 817 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 350 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 370 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 31 L |
