1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Porsche 968
To start off, 1992 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 968 (241 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 968 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 968 weights approximately 285 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 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 968 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1992 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | Taunus | 968 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |