1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1966 Renault 8
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Renault 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Renault 8 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ford Taunus (57 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Renault 8. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1966 Renault 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 280 kg more than 1966 Renault 8. 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, 1980 Ford Taunus (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Renault 8. (78 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Renault 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 1966 Renault 8 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taunus | 8 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 47 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 78 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |
