1966 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Porsche 930
To start off, 1978 Porsche 930 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1966 Ford Taunus. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Porsche 930 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ford Taunus | 1978 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 930 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1183 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2510 mm |
