1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Lancia Dedra

To start off, 1991 Lancia Dedra is newer by 12 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lancia Dedra (159 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 210 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.

Because 1979 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Lancia Dedra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1991 Lancia Dedra (274 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1991 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.

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