1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 23 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 2,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (134 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Taunus | 230 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
