1979 Buick LeSabre vs. 1941 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Buick LeSabre is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick LeSabre (104 HP) has 70 more horse power than 1941 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1941 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 756 kg more than 1941 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. 1979 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1941 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1941 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Buick LeSabre | 1941 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Taunus |
Year Released | 1979 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2390 mm |