1961 Austin 7 vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1961 Austin 7 and 1961 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Austin 7. (33 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1961 Austin 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin 7. (60 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin 7.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin 7 | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 7 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 848 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 33 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 60 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 50 L |