2002 Ford Focus vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2002 Ford Focus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Talbot Tagora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Talbot Tagora (163 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2002 Ford Focus. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Talbot Tagora should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 145 kg more than 2002 Ford Focus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Talbot Tagora is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1980 Talbot Tagora. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1980 Talbot Tagora (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Focus. (169 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Talbot Tagora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Focus. 1980 Talbot Tagora has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Focus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Talbot Tagora will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Focus | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Focus | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
