1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1992 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 16 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 3,128 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 375 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, 1992 Pontiac Firebird (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1992 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1992 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Ford | Pontiac |
| Model | Taunus | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3128 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2570 mm |
