1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1977 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Toyota Celica (78 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 4 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, 1977 Toyota Celica (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Celica |
Year Released | 1960 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 50 L |