2001 Chevrolet Sabia vs. 1970 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2001 Chevrolet Sabia is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Sabia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Sabia weights approximately 648 kg more than 1970 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. 2001 Chevrolet Sabia has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Chevrolet Sabia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Sabia | 1970 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
| Model | Sabia | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1598 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2590 mm |
