1945 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Infiniti J30
To start off, 1992 Infiniti J30 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,958 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Infiniti J30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Infiniti J30 (210 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1945 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Infiniti J30 should accelerate faster than 1945 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Infiniti J30 weights approximately 771 kg more than 1945 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. 1992 Infiniti J30 has automatic transmission and 1945 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1945 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Infiniti J30 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1945 Ford Taunus | 1992 Infiniti J30 | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Taunus | J30 |
| Year Released | 1945 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2958 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 210 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2770 mm |
