1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 70 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. 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 (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | Ford | Triumph |
Model | Taunus | 1500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 87.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2460 mm |