1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Cortina (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina.
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, 1963 Ford Cortina (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1963 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |