1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Rover 3500

To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 5 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP) has 130 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 411 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 1984 Rover 3500 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. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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