1975 Ford LTD vs. 1946 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1975 Ford LTD is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Ford LTD is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford LTD weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1946 Ford Taunus.
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. 1975 Ford LTD has automatic transmission and 1946 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1946 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Ford LTD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Ford LTD | 1946 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | LTD | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5763 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2390 mm |
