1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1988 Nissan Sunny is newer by 28 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Sunny (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 36 kg more than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Because 1960 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Sunny. (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Sunny.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
