1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 3 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (276 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 470 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Taunus |
Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 58.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |