2005 Daewoo Lanos vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 2005 Daewoo Lanos is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,349 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daewoo Lanos is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Taunus weights approximately 33 kg more than 2005 Daewoo Lanos.
Because 1979 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 1979 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Daewoo Lanos, 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, 2005 Daewoo Lanos (115 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Lanos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daewoo Lanos | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daewoo | Ford |
| Model | Lanos | Taunus |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1349 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1077 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 94 L |
