1974 Ford Capri vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ford Capri (97 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 3 kg more than 1974 Ford Capri.
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, 1974 Ford Capri (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Ford Capri | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Capri | Taunus |
Year Released | 1974 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 151 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1032 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |