1978 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 21 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 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Venturi 400 weights approximately 220 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 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Ford | Venturi |
Model | Taunus | 400 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 395 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2500 mm |