1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Honda Inspire
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 43 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 574 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, 2003 Honda Inspire, 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2003 Honda Inspire | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Inspire |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 246 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
