1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 27 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 656 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 3-Litre | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2390 mm |