1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Morris Mini Moke
To start off, 1965 Morris Mini Moke is newer by 5 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 316 kg more than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Morris Mini Moke, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Morris Mini Moke. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Morris Mini Moke.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1965 Morris Mini Moke | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Mini Moke |
Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 848 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |