1981 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1981 Cadillac Brougham is newer by 21 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Cadillac Brougham is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 990 kg more than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Cadillac Brougham | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Cadillac | Ford |
Model | Brougham | Taunus |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2640 mm |