1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 8 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 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 347 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 495 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 513 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Corvette | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 50 L |