1981 Ford Taunus vs. 2012 Nissan NV

To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 31 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 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP) has 260 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1688 kg more than 1981 Ford Taunus. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 2012 Nissan NV 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. 2012 Nissan NV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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