1961 Austin A 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 Austin A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin A would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Austin A is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Austin A. (38 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A. (87 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Austin A | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | A | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 94 L |
