1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (39 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 176 kg more than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (88 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1956 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taunus | Karmann-Ghia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 39 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 64 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |