1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1970 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Mustang (99 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Mustang weights approximately 624 kg more than 1961 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1970 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Mustang |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 7014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 637 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |