2001 Ford Econovan vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Ford Econovan is newer by 41 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Econovan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Econovan (96 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Econovan should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Econovan weights approximately 479 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, 2001 Ford Econovan (155 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Econovan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Ford Econovan | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Econovan | Taunus |
Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |