1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 1947 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 690 kg more than 1947 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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1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 1947 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GTC | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1170 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |