1963 Abarth 1300 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1300 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,758 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1300 (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 366 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1300.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 1300 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | 1300 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2640 mm |