2000 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 603 kg more than 1960 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Corvette | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 483 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1569 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 50 L |
