1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 282 kg more than 1978 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taunus | 2000 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 91 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |