1978 Ford Limited vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 1980 Talbot Tagora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Limited. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Limited would be higher. At 4,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Limited is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Limited weights approximately 405 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Limited | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
Make | Ford | Talbot |
Model | Limited | Tagora |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4947 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |