1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1991 Ford Falcon

To start off, 1991 Ford Falcon is newer by 15 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ford Falcon (221 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Falcon weights approximately 460 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, 1991 Ford Falcon (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1991 Ford Falcon 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. 1991 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1991 Ford Falcon
Make Ford Ford
Model Taunus Falcon
Year Released 1976 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1993 cc 4942 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 388 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1575 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1720 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2800 mm


 

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