1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Jeep CJ
To start off, 1985 Jeep CJ is newer by 21 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, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jeep CJ weights approximately 246 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Because 1985 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Jeep CJ (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1985 Jeep CJ | |
| Make | Ford | Jeep |
| Model | Taunus | CJ |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2380 mm |
