1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1988 Peugeot 505 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 1,969 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Peugeot 505 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Peugeot 505 (106 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 334 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, 1988 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1988 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | 505 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2910 mm |