1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 53 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 994 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Rapide (601 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ford Taunus | 2013 Aston Martin Rapide | |
Make | Ford | Aston Martin |
Model | Taunus | Rapide |
Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1758 cc | 5935 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5019 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2989 mm |