1961 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 44 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. Both 1961 Ford Taunus and 2005 Toyota Echo are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Taunus weights approximately 28 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Because 1961 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 1961 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo, 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, 2005 Toyota Echo (143 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Ford Taunus | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Echo |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
