1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 29 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 149 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.
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, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado, 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, 1989 Volkswagen Corrado (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1989 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1989 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Taunus | Corrado |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |