1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, 2005 Nissan Micra is newer by 26 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Micra (79 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 67 kg more than 2005 Nissan Micra.
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, 2005 Nissan Micra, 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, 2005 Nissan Micra (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ford Taunus | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Ford | Nissan |
| Model | Taunus | Micra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 46 L |
