2009 Chrysler 300 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Chrysler 300 is newer by 39 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chrysler 300 (215 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1009 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, 2009 Chrysler 300 (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2009 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chrysler 300 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chrysler | Ford |
Model | 300 | Taunus |
Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |