1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1970 Ford GT 40 is newer by 10 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 6 kg more than 1970 Ford GT 40.
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 (111 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1970 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 125 L |