1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (108 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Riley Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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, 1954 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1954 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ford | Riley |
| Model | Taunus | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
