1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Dolomite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (124 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 74 kg more than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Dolomite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 57 L |