1970 Ford Corsair vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair.
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:
| 1970 Ford Corsair | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Corsair | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
