1977 Ford Taunus vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 21 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Falcon weights approximately 435 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, 1998 Ford Falcon (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus. 1998 Ford Falcon 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. 1998 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Ford Taunus | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Falcon |
Year Released | 1977 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 54 HP | 235 HP |
Torque | 91 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |