1941 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Mazda 323
To start off, 1977 Mazda 323 is newer by 36 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 24 kg more than 1977 Mazda 323.
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 | 1977 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | 323 |
| Year Released | 1941 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2320 mm |
