1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 780 kg more than 1948 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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1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 365 GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |