1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1969 Porsche 911
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Porsche 911 (125 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Porsche 911.
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 Porsche 911 (176 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1969 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 911 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |