1960 Abarth Coupe vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth Coupe would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 Abarth Coupe. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth Coupe. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth Coupe | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Coupe | Taunus |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 784 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 57 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |