1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1965 Toyota Sport 800
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 349 kg more than 1965 Toyota Sport 800.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1965 Toyota Sport 800 | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Sport 800 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 48 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 581 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2010 mm |