1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 35 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 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (230 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 638 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, 1995 Ford Thunderbird (447 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1604 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2950 mm |
