1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Vauxhall Firenza would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 125 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Ford | Vauxhall |
Model | Taunus | Firenza |
Year Released | 1976 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 159 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2470 mm |