1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 1,585 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Corolla (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 124 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 70 L |
