1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2004 MG XPower

To start off, 2004 MG XPower 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 MG XPower is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 MG XPower (317 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 MG XPower should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 MG XPower weights approximately 520 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 MG XPower (410 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 MG XPower will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.

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