1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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, 1990 Renault Laguna (181 Nm) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm). This means 1990 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1990 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 1976 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Laguna |
Year Released | 1976 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2550 mm |