1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Porsche 928
To start off, 1988 Porsche 928 is newer by 38 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Porsche 928 (307 HP) has 273 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Porsche 928 weights approximately 700 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 | 1988 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 928 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 307 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |