1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 NSU Autonova
To start off, 1965 NSU Autonova 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, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 231 kg more than 1965 NSU Autonova.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1965 NSU Autonova | |
| Make | Ford | NSU |
| Model | Taunus | Autonova |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1085 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 66.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 37 L |
