1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Corona (68 HP) has 14 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 89 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona.
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, 1980 Toyota Corona (117 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ford Taunus | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Corona |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 68 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
