1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1964 Steyr 500
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 500. (19 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 540 kg more than 1964 Steyr 500. 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, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1964 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Ford | Steyr |
Model | Taunus | 500 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 489 cc |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 19 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 1850 mm |