1993 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1942 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 51 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 4,312 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice (197 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1942 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1942 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1024 kg more than 1942 Ford Taunus. 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. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1942 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1942 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1993 Chevrolet Caprice 1942 Ford Taunus
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Caprice Taunus
Year Released 1993 1942
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4312 cc 1171 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 197 HP 34 HP
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1854 kg 830 kg
Vehicle Length 5490 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 2030 mm 1490 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1610 mm
Wheelbase Size 2950 mm 2390 mm