1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Porsche DP
To start off, 1992 Porsche DP is newer by 22 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.
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, 1992 Porsche DP (881 Nm) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (126 Nm). This means 1992 Porsche DP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1992 Porsche DP | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | DP |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
