1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 229 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Mustang |
Year Released | 1976 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 177 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2750 mm |