1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Holden Gemini 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 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 4 more horse power than 1979 Holden Gemini. (66 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Gemini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 51 kg more than 1979 Holden Gemini. 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 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Holden Gemini. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Holden Gemini.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1979 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taunus | Gemini |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |