1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1957 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1957 Talbot 2500 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,490 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Talbot 2500 (118 HP) has 84 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 170 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Taunus | 1957 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Taunus | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 118 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
