1997 Ferrari F355 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 19 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 3,491 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 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 295 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, 1997 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Ferrari F355 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | F355 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1997 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3491 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 | 363 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 94 L |