1949 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 62 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP) has 254 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 405 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.
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1949 Ford Taunus | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Tesla |
Model | Taunus | Roadster |
Year Released | 1949 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | in-line | electric |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 288 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1128 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2352 mm |