1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Skoda Rapid R
To start off, 1983 Skoda Rapid R is newer by 5 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, 1983 Skoda Rapid R (62 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Skoda Rapid R should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 205 kg more than 1983 Skoda Rapid R.
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, 1983 Skoda Rapid R (99 Nm @ 2850 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Skoda Rapid R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1983 Skoda Rapid R | |
Make | Ford | Skoda |
Model | Taunus | Rapid R |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2850 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 47 L |