1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Jaguar C-Type
To start off, 1953 Jaguar C-Type is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Jaguar C-Type (217 HP) has 183 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 185 kg more than 1948 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.
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1948 Ford Taunus | 1953 Jaguar C-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | C-Type |
Year Released | 1948 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3440 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 217 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2450 mm |