1966 Ford Cortina vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 35 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ford Cortina | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Cortina | Taunus |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |