1969 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,700 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (86 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 72 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (141 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ford Taunus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Capri | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1700 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 141 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.8 mm | 66 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2590 mm |