1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1966 Marcos 1500 is newer by 6 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 286 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Marcos 1500. (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Marcos |
Model | Taunus | 1500 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |