1949 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500

To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 40 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 (323 HP) has 289 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1949 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. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1949 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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