1964 Checker Town vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1964 Checker Town and 1964 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Checker Town is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Checker Town (212 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Checker Town should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Checker Town | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Checker | Ford |
Model | Town | Taunus |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2710 mm |