1976 Dodge Aspen vs. 1980 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1980 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Dodge Aspen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Dodge Aspen would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 535 kg more than 1980 Ford Taunus.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Dodge Aspen | 1980 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Dodge | Ford |
Model | Aspen | Taunus |
Year Released | 1976 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |