1975 Ford Escort 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 Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Escort would be higher. At 1,845 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 16 kg more than 1975 Ford Escort.
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 Ford Escort | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Escort | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1845 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2580 mm |
