1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 43 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 GMC Yukon (316 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1521 kg more than 1970 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, 2013 GMC Yukon (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2013 GMC Yukon has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 GMC Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Ford | GMC |
Model | Taunus | Yukon |
Year Released | 1970 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 316 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2471 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1954 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2946 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 98 L |