1955 Daimler One-O-Four vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Daimler One-O-Four is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four (138 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Daimler One-O-Four should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Daimler One-O-Four weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1948 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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1955 Daimler One-O-Four | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daimler | Ford |
Model | One-O-Four | Taunus |
Year Released | 1955 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3468 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |