1951 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 NSU Wankel Spider
To start off, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider is newer by 13 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. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider (49 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 NSU Wankel Spider should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 kg more than 1964 NSU Wankel Spider.
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 | 1964 NSU Wankel Spider | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Taunus | Wankel Spider |
Year Released | 1951 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 497 cc |
Horse Power | 34 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2020 mm |