1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1963 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 111 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |