1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 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 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 550 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, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | 500 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 245 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 399 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1666 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3080 mm |