1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP) has 402 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Ferrari 456 | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 456 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1992 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5472 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 436 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |