1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1982 Toyota Model F 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 1,811 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Model F (76 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Model F should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Model F weights approximately 245 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 1982 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Model F |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1811 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
