1956 Abarth Renault vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth Renault. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth Renault would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Abarth Renault is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Abarth Renault (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Abarth Renault should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1956 Abarth Renault.
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:
1956 Abarth Renault | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Renault | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 31 L |