1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1978 Ford Mustang is newer by 17 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Mustang (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Mustang weights approximately 255 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, 1978 Ford Mustang (197 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 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 | 1978 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Mustang |
Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2560 mm |