1952 Ferrari 342 America vs. 1944 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 342 America is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 260 kg more than 1944 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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1952 Ferrari 342 America | 1944 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 342 America | Taunus |
Year Released | 1952 | 1944 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2390 mm |