1970 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Suzuki Baleno
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Baleno 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 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Suzuki Baleno is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Suzuki Baleno (98 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Baleno should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Suzuki Baleno weights approximately 85 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 Suzuki Baleno, 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 Suzuki Baleno (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Suzuki Baleno will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 1996 Suzuki Baleno | |
Make | Ford | Suzuki |
Model | Taunus | Baleno |
Year Released | 1970 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 51 L |