1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 14 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. Both 1964 Ford Taunus and 1978 Triumph TR7 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 5 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7.
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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | TR7 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2170 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |