1974 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1974 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 45 kg more than 1961 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, 1974 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Vega | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Vega | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2285 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 50 L |
