1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 15 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 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 37 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |