1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP) has 513 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 465 kg more than 1981 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Ford | Ferrari |
Model | Taunus | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1981 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 570 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2649 mm |