2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Naked (63 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1980 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Naked should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ford Taunus weights approximately 204 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked.
Because 1980 Ford Taunus 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 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 2003 Daihatsu Naked (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Taunus. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Daihatsu Naked will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Taunus. 2003 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 1980 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1980 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Daihatsu Naked | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Naked | Taunus |
Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 107 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2580 mm |