1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (336 HP) has 302 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 535 kg more than 1948 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 410 Superamerica | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 410 Superamerica | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4962 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2390 mm |