1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1964 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, 1977 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ferrari 400 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1977 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 47 L |