1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX

To start off, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 34 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (279 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 589 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, 1994 Nissan 300 ZX (376 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1960 Ford Taunus 1994 Nissan 300 ZX
Make Ford Nissan
Model Taunus 300 ZX
Year Released 1960 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1758 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 70 HP 279 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 376 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 996 kg 1585 kg
Vehicle Length 4460 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1260 mm
Wheelbase Size 2640 mm 2580 mm


 

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