1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1982 Ford Fairlane is newer by 22 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Fairlane (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 434 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, 1982 Ford Fairlane (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1982 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
