1976 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia

To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 36 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 481 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.

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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia 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. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
Make Ford Ferrari
Model Taunus 458 Italia
Year Released 1976 2012
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1993 cc 4500 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 89 HP 570 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 9000 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 539 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 6000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual 7-speed automated manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4526 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1938 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2649 mm


 

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