1998 Ford Taurus vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1998 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Toyota Tercel 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 130 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
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, 1998 Ford Taurus (264 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Taurus | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taurus | Tercel |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
