1980 Ford Taunus vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 16 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 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Porsche 911 weights approximately 220 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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Ford Taunus | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 911 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
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 | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2280 mm |