1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 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 1,721 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Renault 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1982 Renault 11. (80 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 145 kg more than 1982 Renault 11. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Renault 11, 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 Renault 11 (136 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 11 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1982 Renault 11 | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | 11 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1721 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 34 L |