1956 Ferrari 255 S vs. 1944 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 255 S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,715 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP) has 174 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 20 kg more than 1944 Ford Taunus. 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.
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1956 Ferrari 255 S | 1944 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 255 S | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2715 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2390 mm |