1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Renault Argos

To start off, 1994 Renault Argos 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Renault Argos (90 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Renault Argos should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Taunus weights approximately 110 kg more than 1994 Renault Argos.

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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Argos. (104 Nm). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Argos. 1994 Renault Argos 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 Renault Argos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1976 Ford Taunus 1994 Renault Argos
Make Ford Renault
Model Taunus Argos
Year Released 1976 1994
Engine Size 1993 cc 1239 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 90 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4300 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 104 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 1115 kg 1005 kg
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2770 mm


 

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