1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1980 Holden Gemini
To start off, both 1980 Ford Taunus and 1980 Holden Gemini were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Holden Gemini is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Holden Gemini (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Holden Gemini should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 65 kg more than 1980 Holden Gemini.
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 Holden Gemini (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Gemini will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus. 1980 Holden Gemini 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. 1980 Holden Gemini will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1980 Holden Gemini | |
Make | Ford | Holden |
Model | Taunus | Gemini |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |