2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,571 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1943 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.
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2004 Ferrari 360 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 360 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3571 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |