1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Holden GTS
To start off, 1978 Holden GTS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 4,141 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Holden GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden GTS (158 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden GTS should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden GTS weights approximately 330 kg more than 1977 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, 1978 Holden GTS (327 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Holden GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1978 Holden GTS | |
| Make | Ford | Holden |
| Model | Taunus | GTS |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4141 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 327 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2830 mm |
