1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 7 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 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 210 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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 Taunus | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Sunny |
Year Released | 1970 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |