1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 90 kg more than 1980 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2410 mm |