1960 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Jaguar 3.8
To start off, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is newer by 4 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 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar 3.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (221 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1960 Ford Taunus. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar 3.8 weights approximately 579 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, 1964 Jaguar 3.8 (325 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Taunus. (140 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar 3.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ford Taunus | 1964 Jaguar 3.8 | |
| Make | Ford | Jaguar |
| Model | Taunus | 3.8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1758 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 221 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2740 mm |
