1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, 2001 Honda Z is newer by 38 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. In terms of performance, 1963 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z.
Because 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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, 1963 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 2001 Honda Z | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Taunus | Z |
Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 61 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 35 L |