1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 1996 Plymouth Voyager is newer by 26 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 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 755 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager, 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, 1996 Plymouth Voyager (229 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 1996 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Taunus | Voyager |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2429 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 229 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2880 mm |
