1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 16 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 4,942 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (138 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 690 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (319 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick LeSabre | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | LeSabre | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 319 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2640 mm |