1968 Ford Zephyr vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 4 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, 1964 Ford Taunus (85 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Ford Zephyr. (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 204 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus.
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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ford Zephyr | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Taunus |
Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |