1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1976 Vauxhall Cavalier | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Taunus | Cavalier |
Year Released | 1979 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1254 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |