1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Porsche 928
To start off, 1985 Porsche 928 is newer by 9 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Porsche 928 (306 HP) has 249 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 928 weights approximately 510 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, 1985 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1985 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 928 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 306 HP |
Torque | 92 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 76 L |