1974 Ferrari 308 vs. 2003 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2003 Ford Taurus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 308 (247 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Ford Taurus. (155 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Taurus weights approximately 112 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Because 1974 Ferrari 308 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1974 Ferrari 308. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1974 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Taurus. (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1974 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Taurus. 2003 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Ferrari 308 | 2003 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Taurus |
Year Released | 1974 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 2967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1477 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3030 mm |