1971 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Daihatsu Consorte would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 350 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 Daihatsu Consorte (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Daihatsu Consorte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Daihatsu Consorte | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
Model | Consorte | Taunus |
Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 93 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 63 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 670 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2580 mm |