1980 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 2 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 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 397 kg more than 1978 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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 512 BB | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1294 cc |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 94 L |
