1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Morris Traveller
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Morris Traveller. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Morris Traveller would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Taunus (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Morris Traveller. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1966 Morris Traveller. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Morris Traveller. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Morris Traveller, 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, 1979 Ford Taunus (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Morris Traveller. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Morris Traveller.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1966 Morris Traveller | |
Make | Ford | Morris |
Model | Taunus | Traveller |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 38 L |