1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ford Taunus weights approximately 266 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
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:
1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Abarth | Ford |
Model | Mono 1000 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 982 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2390 mm |