1963 Ford Taunus vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet 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. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (100 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus.
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, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | F300 Life Jet |
Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3020 mm |