1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Corolla (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Taunus weights approximately 23 kg more than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1993 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1993 Toyota Corolla (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Corolla |
Year Released | 1978 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1032 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |