1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Renault 5
To start off, 1978 Renault 5 is newer by 18 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Renault 5 weights approximately 6 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, 1978 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1978 Renault 5 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | 5 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 56 L |