1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1982 Ford Taunus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Taunus (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 300 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1982 Ford Taunus (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Ford Taunus | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Corolla |
Year Released | 1982 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1077 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 98 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 726 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |