1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136
To start off, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is newer by 13 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 2,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP) has 242 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 114 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.
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 | 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | W 136 |
Year Released | 1941 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 276 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 720 kg |