1966 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Ford Consul
To start off, 1966 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Consul would be higher. At 1,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Ford Consul is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Consul (45 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Consul should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Taunus weights approximately 63 kg more than 1964 Ford Consul.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Taunus | 1964 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Consul |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
