1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk
To start off, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk 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 3,050 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk weights approximately 384 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, 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk (206 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1961 Studebaker Silver Hawk | |
Make | Ford | Studebaker |
Model | Taunus | Silver Hawk |
Year Released | 1960 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3050 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 68 L |