1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Ferrari 365 BB 1976 Ford Taunus
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 365 BB Taunus
Year Released 1973 1976
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 4388 cc 1993 cc
Horse Power 380 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 410 Nm 149 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2590 mm


 

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