1990 Ferrari F40 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 14 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 533 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Ferrari F40 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2590 mm |