1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1962 Steyr 500D
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Steyr 500D. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Steyr 500D would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1962 Steyr 500D. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1962 Steyr 500D. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 580 kg more than 1962 Steyr 500D. 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 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Steyr 500D. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Steyr 500D.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1962 Steyr 500D | |
| Make | Ford | Steyr |
| Model | Taunus | 500D |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 32 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 2970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 1850 mm |
