1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 1984 Toyota Hilux is newer by 20 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 1,626 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 210 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1984 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1626 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 56 L |
