1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 16 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 (59 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 545 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 200 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 65 L |