1950 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is newer by 61 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 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara (166 HP) has 132 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 748 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. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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. 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Ford Taunus | 2011 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taunus | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 2393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 166 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1695 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2640 mm |
