1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (80 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 369 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, 1954 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 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 | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taunus | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1484 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |