1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2005 Maserati Spyder is newer by 41 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 4,244 cc, 2005 Maserati Spyder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Maserati Spyder (385 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 720 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, 2005 Maserati Spyder (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Maserati Spyder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Ford | Maserati |
| Model | Taunus | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 4244 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 111 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 88 L |
