1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 12 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 344 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Ford | Plymouth |
Model | Taunus | Valiant |
Year Released | 1960 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |