1961 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Noble M12
To start off, 2001 Noble M12 is newer by 40 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 2,544 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Noble M12 (306 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 253 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Noble M12 weights approximately 20 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, 2001 Noble M12 (435 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 2001 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Ford | Noble |
| Model | Taunus | M12 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 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 | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2440 mm |
