1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2003 Infiniti M
To start off, 2003 Infiniti M 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Infiniti M (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Infiniti M weights approximately 751 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, 2003 Infiniti M (451 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2003 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Ford | Infiniti |
| Model | Taunus | M |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1747 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2810 mm |
