1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1953 Hudson Super Jet
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Hudson Super Jet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Hudson Super Jet would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Hudson Super Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Hudson Super Jet weights approximately 548 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. 1953 Hudson Super Jet 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. 1953 Hudson Super Jet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 1953 Hudson Super Jet | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Taunus | Super Jet |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1478 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |
