1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1946 Maserati 4
To start off, 1946 Maserati 4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Maserati 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Maserati 4 (217 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1946 Maserati 4 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 204 kg more than 1946 Maserati 4.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1941 Ford Taunus | 1946 Maserati 4 | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Taunus | 4 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 217 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 630 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
