1975 Ferrari 308 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 308 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1970 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, 1975 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ferrari 308 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 308 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2580 mm |
