1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1976 Ford Taunus

To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Chevrolet Vega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Chevrolet Vega would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. 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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1973 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1973 Chevrolet Vega 1976 Ford Taunus
Make Chevrolet Ford
Model Vega Taunus
Year Released 1973 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2287 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 81 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 167 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1005 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1720 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2590 mm


 

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