1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 48 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | Roadster |
Year Released | 1976 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2390 mm |