1951 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 61 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan 370Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan 370Z (332 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan 370Z should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 748 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. 2012 Nissan 370Z has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan 370Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ford Taunus | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | 370Z |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2550 mm |
