1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP) has 319 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1981 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F355 | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 364 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |