1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1960 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 31 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Taunus | 440 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1089 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |