1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Holden Gemini
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Gemini. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Gemini would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Holden Gemini (66 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 75 kg more than 1978 Holden Gemini.
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, 1978 Holden Gemini (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 1978 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taunus | Gemini |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 66 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |