1964 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1994 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 280 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, 1994 Nissan Laurel (171 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 1994 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
