1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2013 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M 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 151 more horse power than 2013 Ford Taurus. (284 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 217 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari 456M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Taurus. (344 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Taurus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 456M | 2013 Ford Taurus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 456M | Taurus |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 284 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5154 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2177 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2868 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 72 L |
