1985 Ferrari 400 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1977 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari 400 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| 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 | 54 HP |
| Torque | 392 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.1 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 94 L |
