1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Peugeot Quasar

To start off, 1984 Peugeot Quasar 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot Quasar (600 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 511 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Because 1984 Peugeot Quasar is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ford Taunus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot Quasar will offer significantly more control. 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) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. (133 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Peugeot Quasar. 1984 Peugeot Quasar 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. 1984 Peugeot Quasar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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