1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1982 Renault 11
To start off, 1982 Renault 11 is newer by 6 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 11 (72 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 151 kg more than 1982 Renault 11.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 11. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 11. 1982 Renault 11 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. 1982 Renault 11 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1982 Renault 11 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taunus | 11 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2490 mm |
