1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1959 Renault Floride
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Renault Floride would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1959 Renault Floride. (35 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1959 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 Renault Floride. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Renault Floride. (59 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1959 Renault Floride | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Floride |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 59 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2270 mm |