1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1960 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, both 1960 Ford Taunus and 1960 Jaguar MK IX were released in the same year (1960). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (220 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 839 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, 1960 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1960 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1960 Jaguar MK IX | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | MK IX |
Year Released | 1960 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 90 L |