1984 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1955 Talbot T 26

To start off, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1955 Talbot T 26. (197 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1955 Talbot T 26. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 330 kg more than 1955 Talbot T 26. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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