1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 4 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 2,308 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 558 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 (179 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | 230 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 64 L |
