1964 Austin-Healey Sprite vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1970 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 236 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin-Healey Sprite.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey Sprite | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Ford |
Model | Sprite | Taunus |
Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 63 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3470 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |