1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE
To start off, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE 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 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (118 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE weights approximately 379 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, 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1962 Mercedes-Benz SE | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | SE |
Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2760 mm |