1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2007 Toyota Yaris is newer by 37 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 12 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 60 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2007 Toyota Yaris, 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Yaris |
Year Released | 1970 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 42 L |