1973 Chevrolet Aerovette vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Taunus weights approximately 143 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette.
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. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Aerovette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Chevrolet Aerovette | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ford |
Model | Aerovette | Taunus |
Year Released | 1973 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 54 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2410 mm |