1957 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT 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 @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 64 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Ferrari 250 GT | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 280 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |