1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Porsche 356
To start off, 1961 Porsche 356 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Porsche 356 (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 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 111 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1961 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 356 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 52 L |