1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, both 1979 Ford Taunus and 1979 Mazda Montrose were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda Montrose is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mazda Montrose (90 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda Montrose weights approximately 50 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (153 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda Montrose will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 1979 Mazda Montrose has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mazda Montrose will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1293 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 98 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
