1948 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450

To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 29 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP) has 204 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 685 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. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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