1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1986 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1986 Toyota Corolla 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 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Corolla (123 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 45 kg more than 1986 Toyota Corolla.

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 Toyota Corolla (142 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1986 Toyota Corolla
Make Ford Toyota
Model Taunus Corolla
Year Released 1976 1986
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1593 cc 1587 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 67 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 115 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 2700 RPM 5200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87.7 mm 81 mm
Engine Stroke Size 66 mm 77 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1035 kg 990 kg
Vehicle Length 4350 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2410 mm


 

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