1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist
To start off, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist (57 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 16 kg more than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
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 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist, 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist. (96 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1989 Wartburg 1.3 l Tourist | |
Make | Ford | Wartburg |
Model | Taunus | 1.3 l Tourist |
Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1270 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2460 mm |