1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2002 Porsche Boxster is newer by 42 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche Boxster (224 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 364 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, 2002 Porsche Boxster (260 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2002 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
