1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1970 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1978 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph 1500 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1500 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 55 kg more than 1970 Triumph 1500.
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, 1970 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1970 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | 1500 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |