1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1987 Nissan Vanette 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP) has 25 more horse power than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1987 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan Vanette weights approximately 410 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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Nissan Vanette. (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 1987 Nissan Vanette | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Vanette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 148 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2080 mm |