1990 Ford Taurus vs. 1980 Toyota Sprinter
To start off, 1990 Ford Taurus is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Sprinter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Sprinter would be higher. At 2,513 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Sprinter (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1990 Ford Taurus. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Taurus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Taurus weights approximately 429 kg more than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Taurus (176 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Sprinter. (150 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Taurus | 1980 Toyota Sprinter | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Sprinter |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2513 cc | 1588 cc |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2410 mm |
