1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 580 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1992 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Taunus | 456 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 435 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |