1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 NSU 1000
To start off, 1974 NSU 1000 is newer by 14 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ford Taunus (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1974 NSU 1000. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1974 NSU 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 336 kg more than 1974 NSU 1000. 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 NSU 1000. (70 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 NSU 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1974 NSU 1000 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Taunus | 1000 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |