1960 Cadillac Biarritz vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is newer by 19 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 6,389 cc (8 cylinders), 1960 Cadillac Biarritz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz (210 HP) has 176 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Cadillac Biarritz should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz weights approximately 1461 kg more than 1941 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. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz has automatic transmission and 1941 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1941 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1960 Cadillac Biarritz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1960 Cadillac Biarritz | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Biarritz | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6389 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2390 mm |