1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 758 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Taunus | 599 |
Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 611 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2751 mm |