1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett
To start off, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is newer by 3 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 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett weights approximately 219 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1963 Volvo P 210 Duett | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | P 210 Duett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 140 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |