1975 Ford Capri vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Capri (88 HP) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Capri weights approximately 3 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1975 Ford Capri (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Ford Capri | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 126 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1023 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |