2009 Ferrari 612 vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 612 is newer by 31 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 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 480 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 870 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, 2009 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ferrari 612 | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 612 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 533 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1925 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 94 L |
