1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Trabant P 601
To start off, 1965 Trabant P 601 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Taunus 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 62 more horse power than 1965 Trabant P 601. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Trabant P 601. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 435 kg more than 1965 Trabant P 601. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Trabant P 601, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Trabant P 601. (53 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Trabant P 601.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1965 Trabant P 601 | |
Make | Ford | Trabant |
Model | Taunus | P 601 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 53 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 24 L |