1958 Ford 17 vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ford 17 would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 Ford 17. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford 17. (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford 17. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 1958 Ford 17 has manual transmission. 1958 Ford 17 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Ford 17 | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | 17 | Tagora |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1698 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.6 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |