1972 Austin 2200 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Austin 2200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Austin 2200 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Austin 2200 (110 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Austin 2200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Austin 2200 weights approximately 65 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Austin 2200. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Austin 2200. 1976 Ford Taunus has automatic transmission and 1972 Austin 2200 has manual transmission. 1972 Austin 2200 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:
| 1972 Austin 2200 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Austin | Ford |
| Model | 2200 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2227 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1181 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2580 mm |
