1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1984 Volvo 740
To start off, 1984 Volvo 740 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 Volvo 740 (197 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Volvo 740 weights approximately 325 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 Volvo 740 (296 Nm @ 2950 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1984 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Ford | Volvo |
Model | Taunus | 740 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2780 mm |