1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Opel Corsa

To start off, 1995 Opel Corsa is newer by 18 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 1,685 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Opel Corsa (59 HP) has 5 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 65 kg more than 1995 Opel Corsa.

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, 1995 Opel Corsa, 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, 1995 Opel Corsa (112 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.

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