1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 164 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3350 mm |