1957 Berkeley Sports vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Berkeley Sports. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Berkeley Sports would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (15 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1957 Berkeley Sports. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 738 kg more than 1957 Berkeley Sports. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1957 Berkeley Sports, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Berkeley Sports. (49 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Berkeley Sports.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Berkeley Sports | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Berkeley | Ford |
Model | Sports | Taunus |
Year Released | 1957 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 322 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 15 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 49 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 57 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 282 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1280 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1780 mm | 2580 mm |