1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1979 Volvo 164
To start off, 1979 Volvo 164 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 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Volvo 164 (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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 Volvo 164 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1979 Volvo 164 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 164 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3350 mm |