1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1961 Steyr 700C
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Steyr 700C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Steyr 700C would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Steyr 700C. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1961 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 486 kg more than 1961 Steyr 700C. 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Steyr 700C. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1961 Steyr 700C | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Taunus | 700C |
Year Released | 1982 | 1961 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 643 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 24 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 41 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1950 mm |