1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1992 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1992 Toyota Corolla 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1992 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1976 Ford Taunus is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Ford Taunus. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Corolla. 1992 Toyota Corolla 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. 1992 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1992 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Taunus | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
