1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 430 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 500 Testarossa | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1985 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 94 L |
