1971 Ford GT 70 vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1971 Ford GT 70 is newer by 1 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), 1971 Ford GT 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford GT 70 (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford GT 70 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Taunus weights approximately 185 kg more than 1971 Ford GT 70.
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, 1971 Ford GT 70 (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Ford GT 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ford GT 70 | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | GT 70 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2590 mm |
