2004 Ferrari 612 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 612 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 427 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 725 kg more than 1976 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, 2004 Ferrari 612 (590 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 2004 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 612 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 612 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 533 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 590 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |