1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Suzuki Liana
To start off, 2001 Suzuki Liana 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 Suzuki Liana (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Liana should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 185 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.
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 Suzuki Liana, 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Liana. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Liana.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2001 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Taunus | Liana |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 50 L |