1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2001 Toyota Will
To start off, 2001 Toyota Will is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 530 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus.
Because 2001 Toyota Will is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will will offer significantly more control. 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. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 1981 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1981 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Taunus | 2001 Toyota Will | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Will |
Year Released | 1981 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1793 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 127 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2810 mm |