1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1982 Toyota Supra is newer by 32 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 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Supra weights approximately 472 kg more than 1950 Ford Taunus.
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 | 1982 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Supra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2650 mm |
