1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 24 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 262 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 116 kg more than 1941 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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1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Taunus |
Year Released | 1965 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2390 mm |