1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1986 Ford Aerostar is newer by 10 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 2,302 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Aerostar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1986 Ford Aerostar. (88 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Aerostar weights approximately 295 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1986 Ford Aerostar (160 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1986 Ford Aerostar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1986 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 88 HP |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3030 mm |
