1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1948 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 11 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP) has 291 more horse power than 1948 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 1240 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. 1959 Buick Invicta has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Buick Invicta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Buick Invicta | 1948 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Invicta | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2390 mm |