1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 650T 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 65 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 650T. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 550 kg more than 1962 Steyr 650T. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1962 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Taunus | 650T |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 641 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 20 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 1850 mm |
