1988 Ford Taurus vs. 1985 Seat Malaga
To start off, 1988 Ford Taurus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Seat Malaga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Seat Malaga would be higher. At 2,985 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford Taurus (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1985 Seat Malaga. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1985 Seat Malaga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Taurus weights approximately 525 kg more than 1985 Seat Malaga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1988 Ford Taurus (271 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Seat Malaga. (114 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Seat Malaga.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Ford Taurus | 1985 Seat Malaga | |
Make | Ford | Seat |
Model | Taurus | Malaga |
Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2985 cc | 1461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |