1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1946 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1960 Abarth Coupe is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth Coupe (47 HP) has 13 more horse power than 1946 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth Coupe should accelerate faster than 1946 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Ford Taunus weights approximately 260 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
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 Coupe | 1946 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | Coupe | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 783 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |
