1970 AC 428 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 AC 428 is newer by 10 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 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AC 428 (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 AC 428 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 AC 428 weights approximately 434 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 428 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1970 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2640 mm |