1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1980 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 400 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 393 Nm | 93 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |