1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Volkswagen 181
To start off, 1977 Volkswagen 181 is newer by 26 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 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Volkswagen 181 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Volkswagen 181 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1951 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:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1977 Volkswagen 181 | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taunus | 181 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2410 mm |