1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2010 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2010 Nissan Armada 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1561 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 Nissan Armada (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ford Taunus | 2010 Nissan Armada | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Armada |
Year Released | 1964 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 5600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 521 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 2521 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5276 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2014 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3129 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 106 L |