1969 Ford Zephyr 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 Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 194 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, 1969 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1969 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Ford Zephyr | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Zephyr | Taunus |
Year Released | 1969 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.7 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.4 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2590 mm |