1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 11 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), 1971 Volvo P 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 124 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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |