1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1995 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1995 Renault Laguna is newer by 19 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault Laguna (97 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault Laguna weights approximately 325 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, 1995 Renault Laguna, 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, 1995 Renault Laguna (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ford Taunus | 1995 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Ford | Renault |
Model | Taunus | Laguna |
Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1868 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |