1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Porsche 936 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,142 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 936 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 415 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 936 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 700 kg |