1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1963 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1963 Steyr Haflinger.

Because 1963 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. (41 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Steyr Haflinger. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1963 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1963 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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