1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 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. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 120 (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 120 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 64 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, 1969 Volvo 120 (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 120 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |