1982 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Proton Juara
To start off, 2005 Proton Juara is newer by 23 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Proton Juara (70 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Ford Taunus. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Proton Juara should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Taunus weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 Proton Juara.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Proton Juara. (94 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Proton Juara. 2005 Proton Juara has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Proton Juara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Ford Taunus | 2005 Proton Juara | |
| Make | Ford | Proton |
| Model | Taunus | Juara |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1094 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2400 mm |
