1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Nissan Moco
To start off, 2001 Nissan Moco 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 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 53 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Moco weights approximately 110 kg more 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, 2001 Nissan Moco, 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 (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (64 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2001 Nissan Moco | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Moco |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 64 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2370 mm |