1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Toyota Will
To start off, 2005 Toyota Will is newer by 27 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 1,792 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Will (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Will weights approximately 405 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 2005 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Toyota Will (181 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2005 Toyota Will 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. 2005 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 2005 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Will |
Year Released | 1978 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |