1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2011 Tesla Roadster is newer by 51 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. In terms of performance, 2011 Tesla Roadster (288 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Tesla Roadster should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 269 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, 2011 Tesla Roadster (370 Nm) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2011 Tesla Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2011 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | Ford | Tesla |
| Model | Taunus | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2352 mm |
