1947 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro

To start off, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 56 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP) has 294 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 825 kg more than 1947 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. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro 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. 2003 Vauxhall Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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