1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2006 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 42 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 378 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, 2006 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2006 Mazda RX-8 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | RX-8 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1308 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8200 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1428 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |