1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1987 TVR 420
To start off, 1987 TVR 420 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 4,225 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 TVR 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 TVR 420 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 TVR 420 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 TVR 420 weights approximately 120 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 TVR 420 (393 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 TVR 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1987 TVR 420 | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Taunus | 420 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4225 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 59 L |
