1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1978 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1978 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 421 kg more than 1978 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Taunus 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 1978 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre, 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Taunus. 1990 Buick LeSabre has automatic transmission and 1978 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1978 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Buick LeSabre will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1978 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Buick | Ford |
| Model | LeSabre | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 94 L |
