1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,154 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 45 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
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 Talbot Tagora (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Talbot Tagora | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Talbot | Toyota |
Model | Tagora | Model F |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2154 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 91.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2240 mm |