1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 4 more horse power than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep weights approximately 163 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Because 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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, 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep (129 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep | |
Make | Ford | Willys-Overland |
Model | Taunus | Jeep |
Year Released | 1970 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1113 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2040 mm |