1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP) has 85 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1979 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Abarth | Ford |
| Model | 2400 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2580 mm |
