1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 would be higher. At 7,655 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 weights approximately 2470 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1942 Mercedes-Benz 770 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 770 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 7655 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 153 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 3400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 6010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3890 mm |