1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 440 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Publica |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 697 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 29 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1420 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2140 mm |