1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2010 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 47 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (212 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 451 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, 2010 Mazda RX-8 (215 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Taunus | 2010 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 212 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 215 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1411 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1341 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 64 L |