1950 Ford Taunus vs. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine (79 HP) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Ford Taunus. (34 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 165 kg more than 1950 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ford Taunus | 1960 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Taunus | Alpine |
Year Released | 1950 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 79 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2190 mm |