1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1989 Ford Falcon is newer by 13 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 3,157 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Falcon (120 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Falcon weights approximately 360 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, 1989 Ford Falcon (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Taunus | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2800 mm |