1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport
To start off, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport is newer by 41 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 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport (126 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki EV Sport should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki EV Sport weights approximately 449 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, 1960 Ford Taunus (140 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport. (106 Nm). This means 1960 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki EV Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2001 Suzuki EV Sport | |
| Make | Ford | Suzuki |
| Model | Taunus | EV Sport |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 398 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2240 mm |
