1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia (52 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia weights approximately 34 kg more than 1951 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.
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1951 Ford Taunus | 1962 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taunus | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2430 mm |