1985 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 935 kg more than 1970 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 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari 412 GT | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 412 GT | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 54 L |