1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Zephyr (88 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 290 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, 1966 Ford Zephyr (167 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1964 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2940 mm |