1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Renault Fregate
To start off, 1957 Renault Fregate is newer by 9 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Renault Fregate is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Fregate weights approximately 440 kg more than 1948 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.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Ford Taunus | 1957 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Fregate |
Year Released | 1948 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2810 mm |