1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1961 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 19 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1961 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 580 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Avanti Avanti | 1961 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Avanti | Ford |
| Model | Avanti | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2640 mm |
