1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1944 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1971 Buick Riviera is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Buick Riviera (311 HP) has 277 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1944 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. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1944 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1944 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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