1942 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1980 Nissan Sunny is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. Both 1942 Ford Taunus and 1980 Nissan Sunny are equipped with a 1,171 cc engine.
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. 1980 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1942 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1942 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1942 Ford Taunus | 1980 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Sunny |
Year Released | 1942 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1171 cc | 1171 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 | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2350 mm |