1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Nissan Presea

To start off, 1990 Nissan Presea is newer by 26 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, 1990 Nissan Presea (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 1990 Nissan Presea.

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, 1990 Nissan Presea, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Nissan Presea. (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Nissan Presea.

Compare all specifications:

1964 Ford Taunus 1990 Nissan Presea
Make Ford Nissan
Model Taunus Presea
Year Released 1964 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1998 cc 1497 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 148 Nm 125 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1050 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4640 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2510 mm


 

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