1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Ford Taunus weights approximately 154 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1000 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2390 mm |