1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1962 Ford Anglia is newer by 2 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1962 Ford Anglia. (37 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 258 kg more than 1962 Ford Anglia. 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 (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1962 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Anglia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |