1975 Audi 80 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Audi 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Audi 80 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Audi 80 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Audi 80.
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, 1975 Audi 80 (163 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm). This means 1975 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Audi 80 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Audi | Ford |
| Model | 80 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2590 mm |
