1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1978 Mazda 323
To start off, 1978 Mazda 323 is newer by 2 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 240 kg more than 1978 Mazda 323.
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. 1978 Mazda 323 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. 1978 Mazda 323 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1978 Mazda 323 | |
| Make | Ford | Mazda |
| Model | Taunus | 323 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1415 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2320 mm |
