1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 456M is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 378 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 740 kg more than 1970 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, 1998 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1998 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 54 L |
