1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1949 Mercury Roadster
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 620 kg more than 1980 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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1949 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Taunus | Roadster |
Year Released | 1980 | 1949 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 108 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2960 mm |