1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Mazda 323
To start off, 1989 Mazda 323 is newer by 25 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, 1989 Mazda 323 (130 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Mazda 323, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mazda 323. (137 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mazda 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1989 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | 323 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
