1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 265 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Rover P4. (138 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Ford | Rover |
Model | Taunus | P4 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2830 mm |