1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 385 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F1 156 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 769 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |