1986 Ford Taurus vs. 1993 Tata Estate

To start off, 1993 Tata Estate is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Taurus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Taurus would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Taurus (89 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1993 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1993 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Tata Estate weights approximately 236 kg more than 1986 Ford Taurus.

Because 1993 Tata Estate is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1993 Tata Estate. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Ford Taurus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1986 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Tata Estate.

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