1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230

To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 241 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 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
Make Ford Mercedes-Benz
Model Taunus 230
Year Released 1976 1976
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 2307 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 109 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 185 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1356 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1790 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2800 mm


 

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