1956 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Buick 40 (252 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Buick 40 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Buick 40 | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5279 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 58.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |