1944 Cadillac 62 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1944 Cadillac 62 is newer by 1 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 5,676 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Cadillac 62 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.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Cadillac 62 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | 62 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1944 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5676 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2390 mm |