1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Opel Corsa
To start off, 1982 Opel Corsa 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1982 Opel Corsa. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 kg more than 1982 Opel Corsa. 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, 1982 Opel Corsa, 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 (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Corsa. (68 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1982 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Corsa |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |