1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 14 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 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar Kensington is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar Kensington should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1990 Jaguar Kensington (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar Kensington will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
Make | Ford | Jaguar |
Model | Taunus | Kensington |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 5344 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 433 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2870 mm |