1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE would be higher. At 2,193 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 445 kg more than 1982 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.
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1982 Ford Taunus | 1961 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | SE |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2193 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 118 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2760 mm |