1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1952 Tatra T600
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1952 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1952 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Tatra T600 weights approximately 135 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, 1952 Tatra T600 (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1952 Tatra T600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1952 Tatra T600 | |
Make | Ford | Tatra |
Model | Taunus | T600 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |