1975 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte (58 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 385 kg more than 1975 Daihatsu Consorte.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Daihatsu Consorte | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 958 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 58 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 94 L |