1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 18 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (116 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 165 kg more than 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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, 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata (130 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1994 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Ford | Mazda |
Model | Taunus | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 50 L |