1972 AMC Matador vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 12 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Matador (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Matador should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 488 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, 1972 AMC Matador (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | AMC | Ford |
| Model | Matador | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1758 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1484 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2640 mm |
