1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 38 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 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 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.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2320 mm |
