1957 Ferrari 801 F1 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP) has 237 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 180 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 801 F1 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1941 |
| Engine Size | 2486 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 654 kg | 834 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
