1990 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 3,133 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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.
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1990 Chevrolet Camaro | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Camaro | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3133 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |