1963 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 49 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 1078 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.
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1963 Ford Taunus | 2012 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Ford | SsangYong |
Model | Taunus | Stavic |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1183 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 80 L |