1982 Ferrari 308 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 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), 1982 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 165 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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 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 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 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:
1982 Ferrari 308 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 308 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 239 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2590 mm |