1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1967 Porsche 904
To start off, 1967 Porsche 904 is newer by 7 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 1,965 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Porsche 904 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 904 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 904 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 297 kg more than 1967 Porsche 904.
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 | 1967 Porsche 904 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 904 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 699 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
