1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Porsche 968
To start off, 1994 Porsche 968 is newer by 16 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 2,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 968 weights approximately 470 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1994 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 968 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 240 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |