1965 Ford Zodiac vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 5 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 304 kg more than 1960 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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ford Zodiac | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Zodiac | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |
