1978 AMC Pacer vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 AMC Pacer is newer by 17 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 4,228 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 AMC Pacer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 AMC Pacer (110 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 AMC Pacer should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 AMC Pacer weights approximately 408 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, 1978 AMC Pacer (265 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1978 AMC Pacer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 AMC Pacer | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AMC | Ford |
Model | Pacer | Taunus |
Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4228 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 265 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1368 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 50 L |