1972 Chevrolet Biscayne 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 Chevrolet Biscayne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (110 HP) has 53 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne (251 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Chevrolet Biscayne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Chevrolet Biscayne | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Biscayne | Taunus |
Year Released | 1972 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4097 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 87 L | 55 L |