1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V weights approximately 204 kg more than 1977 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.
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1977 Ford Taunus | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 170 V |
Year Released | 1977 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 44 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |