1943 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 56 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 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota Century weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus.
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. 1999 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1943 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1943 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1943 Ford Taunus | 1999 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Century |
Year Released | 1943 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |