1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1993 Porsche 911
To start off, 1993 Porsche 911 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 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 911 (375 HP) has 308 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 911 weights approximately 240 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, 1993 Porsche 911 (490 Nm) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm). This means 1993 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1993 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Ford | Porsche |
| Model | Taunus | 911 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 375 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 74.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2280 mm |
