1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Abarth 1000 (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 316 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 1000 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
