1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (59 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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 Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 111 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |