1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 1969 TVR Tuscan is newer by 6 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 TVR Tuscan (134 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 TVR Tuscan.
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, 1969 TVR Tuscan (260 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1969 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 1969 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Taunus | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 68 L |
