1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2002 Saturn Sky
To start off, 2002 Saturn Sky is newer by 39 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Saturn Sky is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Saturn Sky weights approximately 80 kg more 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, 2002 Saturn Sky (259 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm). This means 2002 Saturn Sky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ford Taunus | 2002 Saturn Sky | |
| Make | Ford | Saturn |
| Model | Taunus | Sky |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
