1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1963 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Sunbeam Alpine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Sunbeam Alpine would be higher. At 2,267 cc (4 cylinders), 1955 Sunbeam Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (80 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 340 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Sunbeam Alpine (163 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Sunbeam Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1955 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ford | Sunbeam |
Model | Taunus | Alpine |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2267 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 45 L |