1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Mazda 323
To start off, 1980 Mazda 323 is newer by 20 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 121 kg more than 1980 Mazda 323.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1980 Mazda 323 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | 323 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 1415 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |