1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Ford Granada
To start off, 1979 Ford Granada is newer by 19 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 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Granada (118 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Granada weights approximately 554 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, 1979 Ford Granada (262 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1979 Ford Granada | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Granada |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2800 mm |