1979 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 3 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), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 245 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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2580 mm |