1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Ford Telstar
To start off, 1982 Ford Telstar is newer by 4 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Telstar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Telstar (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Telstar should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 25 kg more than 1982 Ford Telstar.
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, 1982 Ford Telstar, 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, 1982 Ford Telstar (158 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Telstar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 1982 Ford Telstar 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. 1982 Ford Telstar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1982 Ford Telstar | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Telstar |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2520 mm |