1968 Cadillac Calais vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Calais. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Calais would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Calais is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Calais (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Calais should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Cadillac Calais weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Calais (711 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm). This means 1968 Cadillac Calais will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Calais | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ford |
| Model | Calais | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 109.2 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 103.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2105 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2580 mm |
