1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Nissan Almera
To start off, 1996 Nissan Almera 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan Almera (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Nissan Almera weights approximately 84 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.
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, 1996 Nissan Almera, 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, 1996 Nissan Almera (116 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1996 Nissan Almera | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Almera |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 116 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2540 mm |
