1949 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 61 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban (320 HP) has 286 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Suburban should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 1713 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. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban 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. 2010 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Ford Taunus | 2010 Chevrolet Suburban | |
| Make | Ford | Chevrolet |
| Model | Taunus | Suburban |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 320 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 2543 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1951 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3302 mm |
