1980 Ford Taunus vs. 2008 Pontiac Solstice
To start off, 2008 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 28 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (260 HP) has 203 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Pontiac Solstice (353 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ford Taunus | 2008 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Taunus | Solstice |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 260 HP |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
