1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Seat 127
To start off, 1980 Seat 127 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Seat 127. (47 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1980 Seat 127. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1980 Seat 127. 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 Seat 127, 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, 1978 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Seat 127. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Seat 127.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1980 Seat 127 | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taunus | 127 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 63 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2230 mm |