2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 44 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 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 839 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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Aston Martin V12 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Aston Martin | Ford |
Model | V12 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1758 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 140 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2640 mm |