1995 Ferrari F55 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F55 is newer by 17 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F55 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F55 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F55 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F55 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1978 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 F55 (759 Nm) has 667 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F55 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari F55 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F55 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1995 | 1978 |
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 | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 92 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1020 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |