1961 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1982 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Austin Mini Cooper would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (54 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 442 kg more than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Austin Mini Cooper, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper. (74 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Austin Mini Cooper | 1982 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Taunus |
Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 584 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3050 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2580 mm |