1961 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1988 Venturi Coupe is newer by 27 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 295 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, 1988 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1988 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Taunus | 1988 Venturi Coupe | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Taunus | Coupe |
Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |