1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Ford GT 70
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 23 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ford Taunus weights approximately 65 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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 | 1971 Ford GT 70 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | GT 70 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 85 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2330 mm |