1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1996 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 36 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), 1996 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (138 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 624 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, 1996 Ford Thunderbird (291 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 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 | 1996 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 291 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2880 mm |