1968 AMC AMX vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 7 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. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 AMC AMX weights approximately 417 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | AMX | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2640 mm |