1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1970 Innocenti J4 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 114 kg more than 1970 Innocenti J4.
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, 1970 Innocenti J4, 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti J4. (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Ford | Innocenti |
| Model | Taunus | J4 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 852 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
