1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 31 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Celica |
Year Released | 1976 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 137 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 | 1146 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2430 mm |