1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio
To start off, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is newer by 43 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 (4 cylinders), 2007 Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mahindra Scorpio weights approximately 1450 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, 2007 Mahindra Scorpio (183 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Mahindra Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2007 Mahindra Scorpio | |
Make | Ford | Mahindra |
Model | Taunus | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |