1949 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 59 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 655 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1949 Ford Taunus | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | C |
Year Released | 1949 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |