1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 17 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 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Taunus | E |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 94.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2810 mm |