1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Saab Sonett
To start off, 1969 Saab Sonett is newer by 9 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. Both 1960 Ford Taunus and 1969 Saab Sonett are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Saab Sonett (64 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Saab Sonett should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 191 kg more than 1969 Saab Sonett.
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, 1969 Saab Sonett, 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, 1969 Saab Sonett (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Saab Sonett will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1969 Saab Sonett | |
Make | Ford | Saab |
Model | Taunus | Sonett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 58.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |