1960 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2013 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Subaru Forester (221 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Subaru Forester weights approximately 604 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.
Because 2013 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Forester (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 2013 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Taunus | Forester |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2006 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2615 mm |
