1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 41 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 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 600 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, 2004 Rover 75, 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, 2004 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 2004 Rover 75 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taunus | 75 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 65 L |