1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Jensen SP

To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 21 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jensen SP (385 HP) has 351 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jensen SP should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 953 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. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1950 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1950 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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