1989 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1942 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro (285 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1942 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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1989 Chevrolet Camaro | 1942 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Taunus |
Year Released | 1989 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4295 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 34 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2390 mm |