1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1981 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Corona (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 125 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corona.
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, 1981 Toyota Corona (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 1981 Toyota Corona 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. 1981 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1981 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 75 L |
