1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1956 Skoda 440
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1956 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 115 kg more than 1956 Skoda 440. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1956 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | Ford | Skoda |
| Model | Taunus | 440 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 47 L |
