1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Nissan 1400
To start off, 2006 Nissan 1400 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Nissan 1400. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan 1400 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan 1400. (97 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2006 Nissan 1400 | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | 1400 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1397 cc |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 97 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |