1949 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1959 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Ford Taunus (34 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Toyota Corona. (29 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Toyota Corona weights approximately 130 kg more than 1949 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:
| 1949 Ford Taunus | 1959 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Corona |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 29 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |
