1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Ford Fiesta

To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 37 more horse power than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 385 kg more than 1976 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1976 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Fiesta.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1976 Ford Fiesta
Make Ford Ford
Model Taunus Fiesta
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 1117 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 52 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5700 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 80 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 730 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 3570 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1570 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2290 mm


 

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