1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 8 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 450 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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:
| 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | Testarossa | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 386 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |
