1970 Ford Taunus vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1970 Ford Taunus. (57 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1970 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Mazda 6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1970 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Taunus. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Taunus. 2005 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Ford Taunus | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | 6 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2261 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 100 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 94 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 62 L |