1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Volvo 145
To start off, 1971 Volvo 145 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 1,778 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Volvo 145 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo 145 (103 HP) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo 145 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo 145 weights approximately 460 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 | 1971 Volvo 145 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 145 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 103 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2620 mm |