1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1973 Rover P5B

To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Rover P5B (158 HP) has 101 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Rover P5B weights approximately 560 kg more than 1980 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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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