1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1944 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C (89 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 670 kg more than 1944 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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1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1944 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Ford |
Model | 6C | Taunus |
Year Released | 1949 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2390 mm |