1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 would be higher. At 2,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Talbot 2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Talbot 2500 (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Talbot 2500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 4 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, 1958 Talbot 2500 (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 Talbot 2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Taunus | 2500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |