1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Steyr 500
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Steyr 500. (16 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 515 kg more than 1958 Steyr 500. 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1958 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Taunus | 500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 16 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 1850 mm |