1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1974 Volvo 343
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volvo 343. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volvo 343 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1974 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1974 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 172 kg more than 1974 Volvo 343. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volvo 343. (107 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volvo 343. 1974 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1974 Volvo 343 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 343 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 943 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2400 mm |