1981 Ford Taunus vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Ford Taunus is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1951 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:
1981 Ford Taunus | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2390 mm |