1975 Alpine A 442 vs. 1949 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1975 Alpine A 442 is newer by 26 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 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Alpine A 442 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Alpine A 442 (484 HP) has 450 more horse power than 1949 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Alpine A 442 should accelerate faster than 1949 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Ford Taunus weights approximately 90 kg more than 1975 Alpine A 442.
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:
1975 Alpine A 442 | 1949 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Alpine | Ford |
Model | A 442 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 484 HP | 34 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |