1969 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 8 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (166 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 935 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 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 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Chevrolet Impala | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Impala | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 960 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 50 L |