1972 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1972 Daihatsu Consorte 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Daihatsu Consorte (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ford Taunus weights approximately 296 kg more than 1972 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Daihatsu Consorte | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Consorte | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 50 L |
