1963 Ferrari 156 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 883 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 156 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ferrari | Talbot |
| Model | 156 | Tagora |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1486 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 462 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 870 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 70 L |
