1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1988 Ford RS 200 is newer by 12 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 1,804 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Ford RS 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 160 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, 1988 Ford RS 200 (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1988 Ford RS 200 | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Taunus | RS 200 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1804 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 92 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 116 L |
