1990 Ford Fairlane vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Ford Fairlane is newer by 26 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Fairlane (186 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 595 kg more than 1964 Ford Taunus. 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, 1990 Ford Fairlane (338 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fairlane | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Fairlane | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3948 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2640 mm |
