1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1946 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP) has 246 more horse power than 1946 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1946 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 350 kg more than 1946 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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1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1946 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2390 mm |