2008 Ford F-350 vs. 1964 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 44 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 6,802 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-350 (362 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1964 Ford Taunus. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford F-350 weights approximately 57 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, 2008 Ford F-350 (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Taunus. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford F-350 | 1964 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | F-350 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6802 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6260 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3970 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 45 L |
