1962 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ford Capri (59 HP) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 67 kg more than 1962 Ford Capri.
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, 1962 Ford Capri (185 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 1962 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ford Capri | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 185 Nm | 92 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 953 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2580 mm |