1985 Caterham 1700 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Caterham 1700 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,692 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Caterham 1700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Caterham 1700 (135 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Caterham 1700 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ford Taunus weights approximately 287 kg more than 1985 Caterham 1700.
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:
| 1985 Caterham 1700 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Caterham | Ford |
| Model | 1700 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1692 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 34 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 543 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
