1943 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Volvo 245
To start off, 1980 Volvo 245 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Volvo 245 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Volvo 245 (81 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 245 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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:
1943 Ford Taunus | 1980 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 245 |
Year Released | 1943 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |