1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 SSC Aero
To start off, 2010 SSC Aero 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 SSC Aero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SSC Aero (1,062 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 992 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SSC Aero should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SSC Aero weights approximately 297 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 SSC Aero (1,357 Nm @ 5800 RPM) has 1217 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 SSC Aero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2010 SSC Aero | |
| Make | Ford | SSC |
| Model | Taunus | Aero |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 1062 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 1357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1293 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1090 mm |
