1971 Chrysler Newport vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Chrysler Newport (173 HP) has 119 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 770 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.
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, 1971 Chrysler Newport (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chrysler Newport | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Newport | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 94 L |
