1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Volvo 244
To start off, 1974 Volvo 244 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 2,127 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 244 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 244 (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 244 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 244 weights approximately 318 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, 1974 Volvo 244 (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 244 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1974 Volvo 244 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 244 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2127 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 60 L |