1944 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Porsche 550 A
To start off, 1957 Porsche 550 A is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 550 A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 550 A (108 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 550 A should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Ford Taunus weights approximately 224 kg more than 1957 Porsche 550 A.
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 Ford Taunus | 1957 Porsche 550 A | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 550 A |
| Year Released | 1944 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 108 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 606 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2110 mm |
