1978 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 2 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 250 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Ferrari 308 1976 Ford Taunus
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 308 Taunus
Year Released 1978 1976
Engine Position Middle Front
Engine Size 2927 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 255 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 7700 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 283 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1365 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4310 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2560 mm 2590 mm