1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1975 Ford Escort
To start off, 1975 Ford Escort is newer by 11 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, 1975 Ford Escort (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 125 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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, 1975 Ford Escort (161 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1975 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Escort |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
