1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 35 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (81 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 260 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus.
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, 2005 Toyota Prius, 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, 1970 Ford Taunus (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius. 2005 Toyota Prius 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. 2005 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ford Taunus | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Prius |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
