2007 Ford Territory vs. 1980 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 27 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 3,984 cc, 2007 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (163 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1980 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 671 kg more than 1980 Talbot Tagora. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Talbot Tagora. (230 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Territory | 1980 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Territory | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3984 cc | 2664 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
