1971 Dodge Dart vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Dodge Dart is newer by 11 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Dodge Dart (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Dodge Dart weights approximately 389 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, 1971 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Dodge Dart | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Dart | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3249 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2640 mm |