1995 Ford Royale vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1995 Ford Royale is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Talbot 1510. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Talbot 1510 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Royale (109 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Talbot 1510. (87 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Royale should accelerate faster than 1979 Talbot 1510.
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, 1995 Ford Royale (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Talbot 1510. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Royale will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ford Royale | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Royale | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1592 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
