1944 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 27 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 7,542 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (217 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1944 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. 1971 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1944 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1944 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1944 Ford Taunus | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Ford | Lincoln |
Model | Taunus | Continental |
Year Released | 1944 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 7542 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3230 mm |