1993 Ford Scorpio vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1993 Ford Scorpio is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Scorpio (114 HP) has 57 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1980 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ford Scorpio (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Ford Scorpio | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Scorpio | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2580 mm |
