1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 2,393 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (137 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Nissan Fairlady should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 71 kg more than 1969 Nissan Fairlady.
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, 1969 Nissan Fairlady (198 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1969 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Ford | Nissan |
Model | Taunus | Fairlady |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1044 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |