1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Ford Capri
To start off, 1984 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 2,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Capri (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Capri weights approximately 115 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Capri (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Capri |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |