1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Jaguar E-Type
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,343 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Jaguar E-Type should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 530 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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (412 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1971 Jaguar E-Type | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | E-Type |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 272 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 70 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2670 mm |