2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1182 kg more than 1970 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, 2006 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Express | Taunus |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 87.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 54 L |