1954 Daimler Conquest vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Daimler Conquest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Daimler Conquest would be higher. At 2,433 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Daimler Conquest is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Daimler Conquest weights approximately 499 kg more than 1980 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:
| 1954 Daimler Conquest | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | Conquest | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2433 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1429 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
