1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 442 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 Toyota Supra (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Supra |
Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 2954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2730 mm |