1964 Austin Mini Cooper vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper is newer by 1 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, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper (76 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ford Taunus weights approximately 310 kg more than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
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, 1964 Austin Mini Cooper, 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, 1963 Ford Taunus (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Austin Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Mini Cooper | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | Mini Cooper | Taunus |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 96 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 31 L |