1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1976 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. Let's talk about torque, 1950 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Ford | Rover |
| Model | Taunus | P4 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |
