1963 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1942 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM weights approximately 20 kg more than 1942 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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1963 Ferrari 250 LM | 1942 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 LM | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |