1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 3,531 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 262 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, 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | |
| Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Taunus | Jetfire |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3531 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2850 mm |
