1981 Ferrari 308 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,926 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 284 kg more than 1960 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, 1981 Ferrari 308 (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 308 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 238 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2640 mm |