1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Ford Tempo

To start off, 1987 Ford Tempo is newer by 24 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Tempo (89 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford Tempo weights approximately 145 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.

Because 1963 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Ford Tempo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1987 Ford Tempo (170 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.

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