2009 Ford F-250 vs. 1960 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 49 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-250 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus.
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 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford F-250 | 1960 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-250 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5400 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 144 L | 50 L |
