2008 Ford Territory vs. 1982 Talbot Tagora
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 760 kg more than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora. 2008 Ford Territory has automatic transmission and 1982 Talbot Tagora has manual transmission. 1982 Talbot Tagora will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Ford Territory | 1982 Talbot Tagora | |
| Make | Ford | Talbot |
| Model | Territory | Tagora |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2155 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.3 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5770 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 40 L |
