1982 Ferrari 126 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 460 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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:
1982 Ferrari 126 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 126 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |