1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 is newer by 21 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 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 (44 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Sport 800 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Taunus weights approximately 250 kg more than 1969 Toyota Sport 800.
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 | 1969 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 44 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |