1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 42 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 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata are equipped with a 1,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 65 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.
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, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
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 | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 50 L |