1960 Abarth 1600 vs. 1943 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Abarth 1600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Abarth 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 1600 (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Abarth 1600 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1943 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:
1960 Abarth 1600 | 1943 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1600 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2390 mm |