1976 Buick Estate vs. 1944 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1976 Buick Estate is newer by 32 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick Estate (153 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1944 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1944 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 1054 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. 1976 Buick Estate 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. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Buick Estate 1944 Ford Taunus
Make Buick Ford
Model Estate Taunus
Year Released 1976 1944
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5736 cc 1172 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 153 HP 34 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1884 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 5510 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2390 mm


 

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