1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Peugeot iOn
To start off, 1993 Peugeot iOn 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1993 Peugeot iOn. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1993 Peugeot iOn. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 235 kg more than 1993 Peugeot iOn. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1993 Peugeot iOn, 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, 1993 Peugeot iOn (172 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm). This means 1993 Peugeot iOn will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1993 Peugeot iOn 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 Peugeot iOn will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1993 Peugeot iOn | |
Make | Ford | Peugeot |
Model | Taunus | iOn |
Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1905 cc |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 172 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 880 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2450 mm |