1979 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Ginetta G34
To start off, 1996 Ginetta G34 is newer by 17 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ginetta G34 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ginetta G34 (190 HP) has 137 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ginetta G34 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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, 1996 Ginetta G34 (281 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1996 Ginetta G34 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 1996 Ginetta G34 | |
| Make | Ford | Ginetta |
| Model | Taunus | G34 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 190 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1050 mm |
