1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1976 Ford Taunus and 1976 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 29 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR6.
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 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Ford | Triumph |
| Model | Taunus | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2240 mm |
