1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2004 Ford Falcon is newer by 25 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 3,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford Falcon (220 HP) has 163 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Falcon weights approximately 495 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, 2004 Ford Falcon (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 2004 Ford Falcon 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. 2004 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ford Taunus | 2004 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1293 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 220 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |