1945 Austin 16 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Austin | Ford |
Model | 16 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1945 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |