1985 Buick Wildcat vs. 1981 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1985 Buick Wildcat is newer by 4 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 3,785 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 Buick Wildcat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Buick Wildcat (355 HP) has 298 more horse power than 1981 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Buick Wildcat should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Buick Wildcat weights approximately 300 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.
Because 1985 Buick Wildcat 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, 1985 Buick Wildcat 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Buick Wildcat (551 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Buick Wildcat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Taunus. 1985 Buick Wildcat 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. 1985 Buick Wildcat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Buick Wildcat | 1981 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Buick | Ford |
Model | Wildcat | Taunus |
Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3785 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 551 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |