1978 Ford Taunus vs. 2013 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2013 Lotus Evora is newer by 35 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Lotus Evora (276 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lotus Evora should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lotus Evora weights approximately 384 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, 2013 Lotus Evora (350 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Lotus Evora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 2013 Lotus Evora 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. 2013 Lotus Evora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ford Taunus | 2013 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Ford | Lotus |
| Model | Taunus | Evora |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2047 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1229 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2575 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 60 L |
