1956 Daimler DK vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Daimler DK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Daimler DK would be higher. At 4,617 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Daimler DK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Daimler DK (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Daimler DK should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Daimler DK weights approximately 917 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1956 Daimler DK (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Daimler DK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Daimler DK | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Daimler | Ford |
| Model | DK | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4617 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2032 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2590 mm |
