1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Porsche 914
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 914 (108 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 175 kg more than 1972 Porsche 914.
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 (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Porsche 914. (160 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1972 Porsche 914 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 914 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5850 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2460 mm |
