1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Porsche 912
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Porsche 912. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Porsche 912 would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 912 (89 HP) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 912 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1966 Porsche 912.
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, 1966 Porsche 912 (133 Nm) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 1966 Porsche 912 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1966 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 912 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1582 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 133 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2220 mm |