1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2010 GMC Yukon is newer by 50 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1587 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, 2010 GMC Yukon (497 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2010 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Ford | GMC |
| Model | Taunus | Yukon |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 497 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2553 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5131 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2007 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1953 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 95 L |
