1982 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1999 TVR Chimaera is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 1 kg more than 1999 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1999 TVR Chimaera (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Taunus. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Taunus | 1999 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Ford | TVR |
| Model | Taunus | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2290 mm |
