1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1982 Nissan Stanza is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 81 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 160 kg more than 1982 Nissan Stanza.
Because 1970 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Stanza, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1982 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 1982 Nissan Stanza has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Nissan Stanza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1982 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Stanza |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |