1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 125 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 Toyota Carina, 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 Toyota Carina (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Taunus | Carina |
Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2294 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 184 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2590 mm |