1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2009 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2009 Ford Mustang is newer by 31 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Mustang (395 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ford Mustang (240 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2009 Ford Mustang 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. 2009 Ford Mustang will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Ford Taunus | 2009 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Mustang |
Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 55 L |