1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe 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 Ford Taunus | 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | |
| Make | Ford | Hudson |
| Model | Taunus | Italia Coupe |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 3303 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.9 mm | 120.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
