1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1968 Maserati Indy is newer by 8 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 504 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
Make | Ford | Maserati |
Model | Taunus | Indy |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 4136 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |