1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 154 kg more than 1960 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Vauxhall Cresta (155 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1954 Vauxhall Cresta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Taunus | Cresta |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |