1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Nissan Stanza
To start off, 1981 Nissan Stanza is newer by 3 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Stanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Stanza (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Stanza should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Nissan Stanza.
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, 1981 Nissan Stanza, 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, 1981 Nissan Stanza (130 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Stanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1981 Nissan Stanza | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Stanza |
Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |