1994 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1994 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 30 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 5,732 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 800 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, 1994 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Buick Roadmaster | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | Roadmaster | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5732 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2710 mm |
