1979 Citroen Mehari vs. 2010 Ford Taurus
To start off, 2010 Ford Taurus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Citroen Mehari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Citroen Mehari would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Taurus (263 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (29 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1979 Citroen Mehari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Taurus weights approximately 1266 kg more than 1979 Citroen Mehari. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2010 Ford Taurus (337 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Citroen Mehari. (39 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Citroen Mehari. 2010 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1979 Citroen Mehari has manual transmission. 1979 Citroen Mehari will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Citroen Mehari | 2010 Ford Taurus | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | Mehari | Taurus |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 601 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 263 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 39 Nm | 337 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1821 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 5154 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1935 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2868 mm |