1979 Ford Taunus vs. 2006 Holden Captiva

To start off, 2006 Holden Captiva is newer by 27 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 1,899 cc, 2006 Holden Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Holden Captiva (212 HP) has 155 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus.

Because 2006 Holden Captiva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Holden Captiva will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Holden Captiva (542 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 450 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Holden Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 2006 Holden Captiva 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. 2006 Holden Captiva will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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