1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Rover P6
To start off, 1964 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover P6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover P6 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover P6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P6 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P6 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1963 Rover P6 (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Rover P6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1963 Rover P6 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taunus | P6 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 54 L |