1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Steyr 650T
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Steyr 650T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Steyr 650T would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1965 Steyr 650T. (20 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1965 Steyr 650T. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 520 kg more than 1965 Steyr 650T. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Steyr 650T. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Steyr 650T.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1965 Steyr 650T | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Taunus | 650T |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 20 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |
