1964 Ford Taunus vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 47 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, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Fit weights approximately 79 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.
Because 1964 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ford Taunus | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taunus | Fit |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
