1950 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Lexus Minority Report
To start off, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is newer by 52 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 2,999 cc, 2002 Lexus Minority Report is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus Minority Report (277 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus Minority Report should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus Minority Report weights approximately 912 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. 2002 Lexus Minority Report 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. 2002 Lexus Minority Report will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Taunus | 2002 Lexus Minority Report | |
Make | Ford | Lexus |
Model | Taunus | Minority Report |
Year Released | 1950 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2999 cc |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 277 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1742 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2680 mm |