1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Infiniti M
To start off, 2010 Infiniti M is newer by 46 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 3,496 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Infiniti M (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 218 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Infiniti M weights approximately 669 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, 2010 Infiniti M (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2010 Infiniti M | |
Make | Ford | Infiniti |
Model | Taunus | M |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 355 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1719 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 76 L |