1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 37 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 30 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, 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata (244 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2001 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 244 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |