1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 749 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 256 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2640 mm |