1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1979 Opel Ascona 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 2,408 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Opel Ascona (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 38 kg more than 1979 Opel Ascona.
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 Opel Ascona (210 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1979 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Ford | Opel |
Model | Taunus | Ascona |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1082 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |