1980 Talbot Tagora vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer is newer by 30 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 766 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Ford Explorer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora. 2010 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 1980 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1980 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Talbot Tagora | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Talbot | Ford |
| Model | Tagora | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2154 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 2021 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 85 L |
