1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1949 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 538 kg more than 1949 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. 1978 AMC Pacer has automatic transmission and 1949 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1949 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 AMC Pacer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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