1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1985 Renault 5
To start off, 1985 Renault 5 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 143 kg more than 1985 Renault 5.
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 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1985 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Ford | Renault |
| Model | Taunus | 5 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |
