1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1991 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 31 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (171 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 364 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, 1991 Toyota Lexcen (293 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1991 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 1991 Toyota Lexcen | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Lexcen |
Year Released | 1960 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |