1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 503 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
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:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2580 mm |