1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1983 Toyota Celica is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Celica weights approximately 180 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
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. 1983 Toyota Celica 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. 1983 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Celica |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 106 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
