1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 519 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.
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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight, 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, 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (298 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (115 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1994 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Ford | Oldsmobile |
Model | Taunus | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1593 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.7 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1554 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2820 mm |