1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina is newer by 18 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 50 kg more 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Carina |
Year Released | 1964 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |