1949 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta

To start off, 1996 Toyota Cresta is newer by 47 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 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Cresta (197 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Cresta should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Cresta weights approximately 590 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. 1996 Toyota Cresta 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. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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