1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 106 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
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, 1984 Lancia Prisma, 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, 1984 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Ford | Lancia |
| Model | Taunus | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2660 mm |
