1995 Ford Scorpio vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 31 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 180 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (172 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Scorpio | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
