1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Steyr Haflinger
To start off, both 1970 Ford Taunus and 1970 Steyr Haflinger were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 300 kg more than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Steyr Haflinger. (46 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Steyr Haflinger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1970 Steyr Haflinger | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Taunus | Haflinger |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 46 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 2860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1510 mm |
