1966 Ford GT 40 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 2 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford GT 40 weights approximately 86 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (148 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1964 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford GT 40 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | GT 40 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 148 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 95.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 125 L | 45 L |