1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2001 Peugeot 607 is newer by 23 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 607 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 607 (161 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 607 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 607 weights approximately 395 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.
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, 2001 Peugeot 607, 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, 2001 Peugeot 607 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 607 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2001 Peugeot 607 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Peugeot 607 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 2001 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Ford | Peugeot |
| Model | Taunus | 607 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 66 L |
