1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1956 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Porsche 356 would be higher. Both 1960 Ford Taunus and 1956 Porsche 356 are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 108 kg more than 1956 Porsche 356.
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, 1956 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1956 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1956 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 356 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 858 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |
