Originally Posted by
Ferrer
Also in terms of packaging a front wheel drive transverse-engined car with pretty much all mechanical elements under the bonnet is more efficient than a rear wheel drive longitudinal-engined which demands a longer bonnet as well as transmission tunnel, driveshaft, a rear differential, etc. all of which intrude in the space for occupants and luggage.
^ with that said i don't know how the americans managed to make the taurus FWD, the same size as the falcon and so much worse in terms of interior space..
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