1976 Datsun Violet vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, both 1976 Datsun Violet and 1976 Ford Taunus were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Datsun Violet. (62 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Datsun Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 Datsun Violet. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Datsun Violet. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Datsun Violet.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Datsun Violet | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Datsun | Ford |
Model | Violet | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |