1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 3 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. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Ranchero (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Ranchero should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 190 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero.
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, 1979 Ford Ranchero (170 Nm) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1979 Ford Ranchero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2300 mm |