1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Seat 600
To start off, 1958 Seat 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. In terms of performance, 1951 Ford Taunus (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1958 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Taunus weights approximately 254 kg more than 1958 Seat 600. 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:
1951 Ford Taunus | 1958 Seat 600 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taunus | 600 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2010 mm |