1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 17 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 4,943 cc, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 688 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 595 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, 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 809 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 1995 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
Make | Ford | Lotec |
Model | Taunus | Testa de Oro |
Year Released | 1978 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4943 cc |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 741 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 900 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1650 kg |