1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1973 Steyr Haflinger

To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Steyr Haflinger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Steyr Haflinger would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Taurus (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1973 Steyr Haflinger.

Because 1973 Steyr Haflinger is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Steyr Haflinger will offer significantly more control. 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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Steyr Haflinger. 1998 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 1973 Steyr Haflinger has manual transmission. 1973 Steyr Haflinger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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