1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma is newer by 7 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, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma. (118 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1983 Mitsubishi Sigma | |
Make | Ford | Mitsubishi |
Model | Taunus | Sigma |
Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2520 mm |