1947 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,680 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP) has 128 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1947 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. 1988 Porsche 944 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1947 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Ford Taunus | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 944 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1170 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 162 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2390 mm |
