1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Nissan Presea
To start off, 1993 Nissan Presea is newer by 16 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Nissan Presea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Presea (93 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 155 kg more than 1993 Nissan Presea.
Because 1977 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1977 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Presea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1993 Nissan Presea (125 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Presea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1993 Nissan Presea | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Presea |
Year Released | 1977 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 93 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |