1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Lancia Gamma
To start off, 1980 Lancia Gamma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Lancia Gamma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lancia Gamma (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Gamma should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lancia Gamma weights approximately 300 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Lancia Gamma, 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, 1980 Lancia Gamma (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Lancia Gamma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 1980 Lancia Gamma has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Lancia Gamma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1980 Lancia Gamma | |
Make | Ford | Lancia |
Model | Taunus | Gamma |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2680 mm |