1996 Buick Roadmaster vs. 1963 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1996 Buick Roadmaster is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Buick Roadmaster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1963 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Roadmaster should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Roadmaster weights approximately 890 kg more than 1963 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, 1996 Buick Roadmaster (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Taunus. (111 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Roadmaster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Roadmaster | 1963 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Roadmaster | Taunus |
Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2640 mm |