1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 25 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 124 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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 | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
| Make | Ford | Marcos |
| Model | Taunus | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
