1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 NSU 1200
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 NSU 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 NSU 1200 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 54 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 429 kg more than 1965 NSU 1200.
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, 1977 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 NSU 1200. (83 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 NSU 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1965 NSU 1200 | |
Make | Ford | NSU |
Model | Taunus | 1200 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1177 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 716 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |