1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Volvo 343
To start off, 1981 Volvo 343 is newer by 17 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, 1981 Volvo 343 (117 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Volvo 343 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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, 1981 Volvo 343 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Volvo 343 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1981 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 343 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |