1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1971 Mazda 818 is newer by 30 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 1,272 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Mazda 818 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mazda 818 (80 HP) has 46 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mazda 818 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 24 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818.
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 | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | 818 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 80 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 834 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2290 mm |
