1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Kia Sephia
To start off, 1997 Kia Sephia is newer by 34 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. Both 1963 Ford Taunus and 1997 Kia Sephia are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Sephia (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Sephia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Sephia weights approximately 120 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, 1997 Kia Sephia, 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, 1997 Kia Sephia (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Sephia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 1997 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Ford | Kia |
| Model | Taunus | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |
